Food Service Specialist

Prepares and serves all food items including food for special diets and special events.  Responsible for following regulatory requirements.  Assists with coordination of food service activities. 

• Service Delivery- Demonstrates the ability to implement, develop, and manage a variety of services, including financial, food, human resources, information, and transportation services. Ensures all services are delivered with a focus on quality, cost-effectiveness, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement. Applies corrective actions as needed and incorporates best practices and innovative approaches to service delivery. 

• Food Service Integrity- Maintains strict adherence to all regulatory and safety standards. Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen utensils, equipment, and all food service areas, including serving lines, storage spaces, and dining areas. 

• Food Service Nutrition and Sanitation - Supports a safe and healthy environment for clients and staff by maintaining high sanitation standards and ensuring compliance with nutritional guidelines established by the USDA and Bureau of Child Nutrition. 

This job profile reflects management’s assignment of current essential functions; it does not prescribe all or restrict the tasks that may be assigned now or in the future relevant to primary job responsibilities for the Food Service Specialist. 

• A working environment that is collaborative and with a multidisciplinary team approach. 

• Tuition Assistance. 

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance (must work 30 hours a week to be eligible). 

• 403 (b) retirement plan. 

• Paid Training. 

• Student Loan Assistance. 

Devereux/TCV is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered and student loan repayment, among other benefits! 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

• 1 year experience in food preparation required.    

• School cafeteria or school lunch program experience preferred. 

•  Valid driver’s license must be maintained.     

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.