Community Food Technician

About Sunshine:
Sunshine Communities, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Northwest Ohio supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through residential, vocational, clinical, therapeutic, and recreational services. These services are offered in various circumstances including at our Maumee, Ohio campus and at homes within the community. In addition to programs on campus, Sunshine individuals and staff operate Georgettes Grounds and Gifts, a coffee shop and fair trade gift store located in downtown Maumee. Right across the road lies Sunshine Studios, an art studio space and gift store offering classes to individuals and the community.
Qualifications
To work as a Community Food Technician, you need to have a strong interest in preparing quality meals for all Individuals. Reliability and consistency in meal preparation is essential to excelling as a Community Food Technician.
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Drivers License, good driving record and Auto Insurance
18 years or older
Pass criminal background, drug screen and physical
Minimum 1 year of education in cooking preferred
Minimum 1 year culinary/health care cooking/dietary meal prep experience
Job Details
A community food technician prepares and cooks well balanced and palatable meals for Individuals at our Family Care Homes and Supported Living Homes through-out the community. Duties include running grocery errands, delivering food and preparing meals based on specific dietary needs.
Cooks food by following menu, standardized recipes and production sheet for all meals ensuring alternatives are available.
Prepares food and beverages based on Individual preferences and diet orders.
Follows therapeutic diets as prescribed by physician/dietician.
Responsible for grocery shopping based on menus and each homes food budget.
Works collaboratively as part of the team with home staff, manager and dietary manager to provide fresh, high quality food and services.
Ensures homes kitchen and equipment is maintained in clean working order by following cleaning schedule, operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining replacement parts inventory, performing preventative maintenance, notifying management when repairs are necessary.
Follows safe food handling procedures, monitor/document temperature of meal through preparation and service to ensure temperatures are maintained throughout meal service.
Benefits
Comprehensive health package (medical/dental/vision/life/disability)
Bonuses 4x per year
401(k) with company match
Paid Training
Paid Vacation & Personal Days
Access to a Success Coach
Interest Free Tuition and Emergency Loans
Attendance Incentives
Transportation Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Training & Advancement through Sunshine U