Food Services Assistant / Direct Support Professional

Job Type : Full Time

Pay : Starting at $16.78 (DOE)

Schedule : Monday - Friday - 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm

The Vocational Training Center (VTC) of Fargo, ND is now searching for a candidate to join our Food Services team as a Kitchen Assistant Direct Support Professional (DSP).

The Food Services Assistant / Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides support to the Food Services Manager by assisting with the preparation, transportation and serving of meals and snacks for supported individuals.  As a VTC team member, the Food Services Assistant / DSP is also responsible for assisting in the implementation of the person-centered service plan for adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illness, enabling them to maximize their independence.

Responsibilities of this position will include, but not limited to :

Kitchen Duties

Menu planning

Meal and snack preparation ensuring both quality and quantity

Transportation of meals and supplies to all VTC locations

Prepare and assemble portions in accordance with the menu and nutritional guidelines

Store food in an appropriate manner

Ensure that food items are properly rotated in storage

Dispose of expired or near expired products

Ensure cleanliness of kitchen by following sanitation guidelines

Assist in managing food inventory and supplies

Wash dishes and flatware

Operate and maintain kitchen appliances

Perform light bookkeeping duties and assist in updating production records

Direct Support Professional Duties

Provide assistance or direction to supported individuals

Assist with the collaboration and data collecting for assigned individuals’ annual planning process.  When possible, attend the individual’s annual meeting.

Perform record keeping activities such as :

Individual daily productivity

Individual training and supports

Medication administration records

Incident reports / Behavioral reports

Delivery receipts

Assist in the implementation of outcome-based self-assessments / basic assurances assessments as required on all individuals assigned

Assist in the implementation of all necessary behavioral intervention plans for all individuals assigned.

Assist with personal care needs for various individual under the auspices of The Vocational Training Center.

Other duties not listed above may be assigned.

Required :

Must be at least 18 years old

Current Driver's License

Preferred :

Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities, mental health or other related field.

Prior experience working in food services environment

EEO, including disability / vets

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