State of Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Department Information This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. About the Division of Youth Services: The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates ten secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Senate Bill 91-94; a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State. Division of Youth Services Vision: Achieving youth success and safer Colorado communities. Division of Youth Services Mission: It is the mission of the Division of Youth Services to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive development. We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of Job Shifts: This position may be assigned to work breakfast, lunch, or dinner shifts. Please note: Employees may also be required to run shifts at another youth services location. The purpose of the work unit is to provide a statewide continuum of services and programs to access, treat, and control youth placed in its care for delinquent behavior. The DYS Food Services Program includes all activities and responsibilities related to the management and oversight of food services to all detained and committed youth. In addition, DYS administers food services in compliance with the National School Lunch Program as outlined by the Federal School Lunch act. The Food Service Program maintains responsibility for the following administrative functions: establishing and monitoring food programs at each of the State's 10 facilities; auditing programs and services for compliance; developing and allocating resources for programs and providing administrative systems to support programs, such as, financial and budget management, and procuring systems; developing and implementing standard and special menu planning to address the needs of DYS's youth and to ensure future program and resource needs. Specific Duties Include: Supervise Youth. Position has supervisory responsibility for youth participating in a food services work program and has supervisory responsibility for youth offenders. This supervision entails assigning and evaluating work, handling informal grievances, initiating corrective and disciplinary actions, and participating in the selection and removal of the offenders involved in the program. Work involves providing the direct care, safety, security and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a locked setting to include the kitchen on-site. Supervision for safety is a function of appropriate staff location, mobility and continual observation of youth in accordance with DYS Policy 10.4. Enforce established security rules and behavior of youth, orient youth to the unit/facility and agency rules and routines, and, intervene early in potentially or actively volatile situations. Provide immediate intervention in crisis situations. Employ sound judgment and emotional control when evaluating possible crisis in a timely manner taking into consideration the physical and mental well-being of all juveniles and staff. Participate in defusing and debriefing of all incidents pursuant to prevailing DYS Policy. Monitor movement of youth in unit or through agency, escort and transport to activities or appointments internal and/or external to the agency, conduct searches of persons, property or areas according to schedule or as needed. Ensure that pat searches are conducted by a same sex staff member, except in the case where a juvenile identifies as transgender or intersex, the search is to be conducted according to the juveniles stated preference in accordance with DYS Policy 13.9. Identify, document and seize contraband as directed or appropriate. Actively use effective communication skills, verbal de-escalation skills, and a strength based approach when interacting with youth and staff in a positive and respectful manner. When all other attempts to de-escalate youth have failed, adhere to the Youth and Staff Safety Protocols. Monitor, participate, support and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Special Management Programs). Actively supervise to support prevention of sexual contact in the facility, adhere to all PREA Policies and Federal Standards. Meal Preparation and Service. Prepare food properly ensuring correct temperatures are maintained, presentation is attractive and meals are appetizing. Follows menus and recipes and ensures the youth follow menus and recipes that comply with the National School Lunch Program (NSL), School Breakfast Program (BP) and DYS policies and procedures. Make appropriate substitutions that are in-line with NSL/BP guidelines, and ensure that the products are portioned correctly. Enter data into production worksheets. Prepare, serve, and clean after meal services with the assistance of youth enrolled in the vocational program. When recipe changes are required, document changes and submit report to facility food service manager. Responsible as a lead worker to delegate any prep, cooking, or cleaning to youth and/or support staff as needed. Serves food or ensures that food is served in the correct quantities according to the DYS recipes. Safety and Security. Anticipates and identifies potential safety and security problems and reports problems to the food service manager. Provides oversight, supervision, intervention, and evaluation of youth to assure the safety and security of property and staff. Recognizes safety hazards. Ensures that food service equipment is properly utilized. Enforces safety policies and practices to reduce or prevent slips, trips, falls, burns, etc. Inventory sharps, tools, and utensils according to facility policy and procedures to ensure safety. Follows facility key policy and procedures to ensure doors are kept locked. Correctly notifies appropriate parties in the event of equipment failure and forwards the appropriate details to the supervisor (to include work order number, date and time of malfunction, and parties notified). Ensures that chemicals are stored and used properly. Trains youth on fire prevention and evacuation procedures. Sanitation. Ensures that proper sanitation procedures are followed according to guidelines. Verify compliance by recording and documenting results. Ensures that food services equipment and physical plant of kitchen are cleaned on a regular basis as assigned to keep them free of food particles, dust, and bacteria. Controls times and temperatures of food to prevent food borne illness. Documents, as indicated by facility procedures, all necessary data relevant to daily kitchen operations and the prevention of food-borne illnesses in accordance with DYS Policy 10.7. Ensures storerooms are free of debris, organized, and are in compliance with state health regulations, DYS Policy, facility-specific procedures, and state audit standards. Inventory Control. Assists in taking a physical count of the inventory at least once a month. Requisitions food and food service supplies at least once a month and as needed in the absence of the facility food service manager. Inspects food and food service supplies for accurate quantity and condition upon arrival to the facility. Rejects food and supplies that are inadequate. Stores raw food and food supplies utilizing a FIFO inventory method. Date all food products upon arrival, ensuring date is visible. Signs requisitions and submits to the facility food service manager. In the absence of the manager submits the requisitions and invoices to the DYS food service program assistant. Understand food costs and how substituting products may affect plate costs. Assists with the delivery of orders throughout the week, place all food/paper products away, rotate stock, and ensure that all products are accounted for and correctly invoiced. Training and Meetings. Attend and actively participate in all assigned training and successfully complete any/all testing or other requirements for such training. Maintain required certifications as appropriate. Successful completion may be known or recorded by score or demonstration of skill. Meet and keep current on all mandatory training pursuant to prevailing DYS Policy. Successfully complete DYS Pre-Service, Facility Training and Orientation process as a new employee . click apply for full job details
Department Information This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. About the Division of Youth Services: The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates ten secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Senate Bill 91-94; a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State. Division of Youth Services Vision: Achieving youth success and safer Colorado communities. Division of Youth Services Mission: It is the mission of the Division of Youth Services to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive development. We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of Job Shifts: This position may be assigned to work breakfast, lunch, or dinner shifts. Please note: Employees may also be required to run shifts at another youth services location. The purpose of the work unit is to provide a statewide continuum of services and programs to access, treat, and control youth placed in its care for delinquent behavior. The DYS Food Services Program includes all activities and responsibilities related to the management and oversight of food services to all detained and committed youth. In addition, DYS administers food services in compliance with the National School Lunch Program as outlined by the Federal School Lunch act. The Food Service Program maintains responsibility for the following administrative functions: establishing and monitoring food programs at each of the State's 10 facilities; auditing programs and services for compliance; developing and allocating resources for programs and providing administrative systems to support programs, such as, financial and budget management, and procuring systems; developing and implementing standard and special menu planning to address the needs of DYS's youth and to ensure future program and resource needs. Specific Duties Include: Supervise Youth. Position has supervisory responsibility for youth participating in a food services work program and has supervisory responsibility for youth offenders. This supervision entails assigning and evaluating work, handling informal grievances, initiating corrective and disciplinary actions, and participating in the selection and removal of the offenders involved in the program. Work involves providing the direct care, safety, security and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a locked setting to include the kitchen on-site. Supervision for safety is a function of appropriate staff location, mobility and continual observation of youth in accordance with DYS Policy 10.4. Enforce established security rules and behavior of youth, orient youth to the unit/facility and agency rules and routines, and, intervene early in potentially or actively volatile situations. Provide immediate intervention in crisis situations. Employ sound judgment and emotional control when evaluating possible crisis in a timely manner taking into consideration the physical and mental well-being of all juveniles and staff. Participate in defusing and debriefing of all incidents pursuant to prevailing DYS Policy. Monitor movement of youth in unit or through agency, escort and transport to activities or appointments internal and/or external to the agency, conduct searches of persons, property or areas according to schedule or as needed. Ensure that pat searches are conducted by a same sex staff member, except in the case where a juvenile identifies as transgender or intersex, the search is to be conducted according to the juveniles stated preference in accordance with DYS Policy 13.9. Identify, document and seize contraband as directed or appropriate. Actively use effective communication skills, verbal de-escalation skills, and a strength based approach when interacting with youth and staff in a positive and respectful manner. When all other attempts to de-escalate youth have failed, adhere to the Youth and Staff Safety Protocols. Monitor, participate, support and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Special Management Programs). Actively supervise to support prevention of sexual contact in the facility, adhere to all PREA Policies and Federal Standards. Meal Preparation and Service. Prepare food properly ensuring correct temperatures are maintained, presentation is attractive and meals are appetizing. Follows menus and recipes and ensures the youth follow menus and recipes that comply with the National School Lunch Program (NSL), School Breakfast Program (BP) and DYS policies and procedures. Make appropriate substitutions that are in-line with NSL/BP guidelines, and ensure that the products are portioned correctly. Enter data into production worksheets. Prepare, serve, and clean after meal services with the assistance of youth enrolled in the vocational program. When recipe changes are required, document changes and submit report to facility food service manager. Responsible as a lead worker to delegate any prep, cooking, or cleaning to youth and/or support staff as needed. Serves food or ensures that food is served in the correct quantities according to the DYS recipes. Safety and Security. Anticipates and identifies potential safety and security problems and reports problems to the food service manager. Provides oversight, supervision, intervention, and evaluation of youth to assure the safety and security of property and staff. Recognizes safety hazards. Ensures that food service equipment is properly utilized. Enforces safety policies and practices to reduce or prevent slips, trips, falls, burns, etc. Inventory sharps, tools, and utensils according to facility policy and procedures to ensure safety. Follows facility key policy and procedures to ensure doors are kept locked. Correctly notifies appropriate parties in the event of equipment failure and forwards the appropriate details to the supervisor (to include work order number, date and time of malfunction, and parties notified). Ensures that chemicals are stored and used properly. Trains youth on fire prevention and evacuation procedures. Sanitation. Ensures that proper sanitation procedures are followed according to guidelines. Verify compliance by recording and documenting results. Ensures that food services equipment and physical plant of kitchen are cleaned on a regular basis as assigned to keep them free of food particles, dust, and bacteria. Controls times and temperatures of food to prevent food borne illness. Documents, as indicated by facility procedures, all necessary data relevant to daily kitchen operations and the prevention of food-borne illnesses in accordance with DYS Policy 10.7. Ensures storerooms are free of debris, organized, and are in compliance with state health regulations, DYS Policy, facility-specific procedures, and state audit standards. Inventory Control. Assists in taking a physical count of the inventory at least once a month. Requisitions food and food service supplies at least once a month and as needed in the absence of the facility food service manager. Inspects food and food service supplies for accurate quantity and condition upon arrival to the facility. Rejects food and supplies that are inadequate. Stores raw food and food supplies utilizing a FIFO inventory method. Date all food products upon arrival, ensuring date is visible. Signs requisitions and submits to the facility food service manager. In the absence of the manager submits the requisitions and invoices to the DYS food service program assistant. Understand food costs and how substituting products may affect plate costs. Assists with the delivery of orders throughout the week, place all food/paper products away, rotate stock, and ensure that all products are accounted for and correctly invoiced. Training and Meetings. Attend and actively participate in all assigned training and successfully complete any/all testing or other requirements for such training. Maintain required certifications as appropriate. Successful completion may be known or recorded by score or demonstration of skill. Meet and keep current on all mandatory training pursuant to prevailing DYS Policy. Successfully complete DYS Pre-Service, Facility Training and Orientation process as a new employee . click apply for full job details
The Redwoods
Mill Valley, California
Why Join The Redwoods? Join our team at The Redwoods, where you can make a meaningful impact on individual lives. After more than 50 years as a local, nonprofit community in beautiful Mill Valley, we have a rich history of service and purpose. We take pride in providing excellent care for an active and diverse community of seniors. You'll find that every day presents an opportunity for a rewarding experience of caring and connection with a dedicated team and dynamic group of residents. As a mission driven organization, we ensure everyone receives vital programs and services regardless of their income. Enjoy competitive pay, first class health benefits, generous vacation and sick time, and a great work environment. Be a part of something bigger - join us in making a genuine difference! Union position rate: $21.79 - Shift differential for shifts starting after 3 pm Benefits For positions scheduled 24 or more hours per week: Medical Insurance- ZERO out of Pocket Expense for the Employee - Effective the first of the month following hired date. Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution/Union Pension contributions Longevity Bonus Program Educational Assistance Low-cost meal program Position Summary Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks involved in the serving of food in a facility; cleans and maintains kitchen utensils, equipment, and work area; and performs related duties as required. The emphasis of this class is on the serving of food, and the cleaning and maintaining of the kitchen and dining room facilities. This class is distinguished from the cook classifications, which are responsible for food preparation and cooking. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One year of experience in food set up, service, and clean up. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Knowledge of standard units of measure and weight for liquid and solid food to portion out required quantities; basic math; basic practices for safe food storage and prevention of contamination; safe work practices in a kitchen; kitchen and floor cleaning and sanitizing products and proper usage. Ability to: use kitchen serving utensils; operate hot food warmer and storage equipment, and dishwashing equipment; use kitchen and floor cleaners and cleaning implements; read and understand security procedures and mixing instructions for cleaners; write legible requests for repairs or supplies; follow and give oral directions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers. Will lift food containers weighing up to 35 pounds. Weekend and holiday work is required. Demonstrates proficiency in clear and effective English communication, both verbal and written, coupled with a strong ability to comprehend and execute instructions accurately in various formats. High school diploma or GED equivalent. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work conditions include exposure to heat, humidity, steam, cooking odors, refrigerator temperatures and wet floors. Work conditions include: Enclosed areas of preparation where there is heat from steam table and refrigerator motors. Work with sharp knives and very hot food. The Redwoods is an EOE employer PI2a4f9fcbcf8c-0793
Why Join The Redwoods? Join our team at The Redwoods, where you can make a meaningful impact on individual lives. After more than 50 years as a local, nonprofit community in beautiful Mill Valley, we have a rich history of service and purpose. We take pride in providing excellent care for an active and diverse community of seniors. You'll find that every day presents an opportunity for a rewarding experience of caring and connection with a dedicated team and dynamic group of residents. As a mission driven organization, we ensure everyone receives vital programs and services regardless of their income. Enjoy competitive pay, first class health benefits, generous vacation and sick time, and a great work environment. Be a part of something bigger - join us in making a genuine difference! Union position rate: $21.79 - Shift differential for shifts starting after 3 pm Benefits For positions scheduled 24 or more hours per week: Medical Insurance- ZERO out of Pocket Expense for the Employee - Effective the first of the month following hired date. Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution/Union Pension contributions Longevity Bonus Program Educational Assistance Low-cost meal program Position Summary Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks involved in the serving of food in a facility; cleans and maintains kitchen utensils, equipment, and work area; and performs related duties as required. The emphasis of this class is on the serving of food, and the cleaning and maintaining of the kitchen and dining room facilities. This class is distinguished from the cook classifications, which are responsible for food preparation and cooking. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One year of experience in food set up, service, and clean up. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Knowledge of standard units of measure and weight for liquid and solid food to portion out required quantities; basic math; basic practices for safe food storage and prevention of contamination; safe work practices in a kitchen; kitchen and floor cleaning and sanitizing products and proper usage. Ability to: use kitchen serving utensils; operate hot food warmer and storage equipment, and dishwashing equipment; use kitchen and floor cleaners and cleaning implements; read and understand security procedures and mixing instructions for cleaners; write legible requests for repairs or supplies; follow and give oral directions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers. Will lift food containers weighing up to 35 pounds. Weekend and holiday work is required. Demonstrates proficiency in clear and effective English communication, both verbal and written, coupled with a strong ability to comprehend and execute instructions accurately in various formats. High school diploma or GED equivalent. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work conditions include exposure to heat, humidity, steam, cooking odors, refrigerator temperatures and wet floors. Work conditions include: Enclosed areas of preparation where there is heat from steam table and refrigerator motors. Work with sharp knives and very hot food. The Redwoods is an EOE employer PI2a4f9fcbcf8c-0793