The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00 per hour based on skills and experience. This position is non-exempt and overtime eligible.

Victory Housing offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as retirement and paid time off.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure that the attainment of Victory Housing (VHI) mission takes precedence over all decisions and actions.
• Implement all VHI policies and procedures.
• Abide by all local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines to meet/exceed all food safety and industry standards.
• Prepare meals according to planned/dietician certified menus, including special dietary requirements.
• All ingredients must be pulled and thawed per meal prep instructions; recipes must be followed per nutritional guidelines.
• Implement HACCP plan throughout the meal preparation process.
• Adhere to resident special diet orders and serve food according to portion control guidelines and at the correct temperature.
• Plate all resident meals unique to the dietary needs and preferences of each Resident, ensuring appealing presentation.
• Prep for next day meals per production sheets and as instructed.
• Participate in special events, cooking and serving as instructed.
• Support the Activities Program as required and instructed.
• Identify inventory needs and complete inventory count of food and supplies.
• Report in writing all inventory and par levels to Executive Director weekly.
• Assist with uncrating deliveries and storing products in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage area.
• Maintain a clean as you go approach in the kitchen.
• Perform cleaning tasks requiring physical activity including bending, lifting, kneeling, and mopping.
• Maintain all equipment and report any needs to the Executive Director.
• Ensure that grease trap and ice-machine are cleaned out weekly and records are maintained per WSSC guidelines.
• Wash cookware, glassware, and china in the 3 compartment sink and utilize the commercial dishwasher.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
• Seek to assure the highest level of satisfaction from Residents and Families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety procedures and assist with evacuation of Residents when appropriate.
• Maintain food and sanitation certification, ServSafe, as well as food service license.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.

Requirements include:

• Must be current on all vaccinations including COVID-19 and receive CDC recommended booster doses.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off.

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Experience with meal preparation according to dietary guidelines.
• Ability to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks and lift heavy items.
• Current food service certification, such as ServSafe.