Food Services Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Fairbanks, AK

True North Recovery Inc. is a special place. At TNR, we hire character and train skill. At TNR, the work we do is personal.  We are comprised of people with lived experience. We have walked through or alongside recovery in our lives and are driven to serve, to help, and to heal. We cannot control the outcomes for our clients, but what we can control is if they feel the love. Our Culture is the foundation of our work. Before moving forward with your application, please read the following highlights of testimonies from TNR staff and answer the following questions, these questions are more important than your resume, education and experience.  

• I believe that for most who work here this is not just a job, it is personal.
• Our culture is that of healing and accountability. When I think of TNR I think redemption of life.
• TNR is a judgment free, it’s a place where flawed, broken people reach out to help other flawed, broken people. It's one beggar telling other beggars where he found bread. "Hope Dealer" is the closest to putting the culture in a nutshell. The genuine care, respect and love for our clients is reflected by the tireless efforts, and the desire to make sure the clients get what they need to improve their quality of life. TNR is a port of call for people seeking a new direction in life, it is a stopping point for those on a journey to get their bearings, pick up supplies and find a new path with guidance to travel it. 
• True North Recovery has a culture that in my opinion is quiet infectious. From staff to clients alike we are all there with one mission in mind. To say “We are a family,” would not begin to do justice to the atmosphere True North Recovery has built. Clients receive (most for the first time in a very long time) unconditional support, and love while also receiving knowledge and recovery based experience from OTHER PEOPLE IN LONG TERM RECOVERY. True North Recovery has embodied such an environment that promotes hope, healing, and purpose. This environment strives to be ever evolving, as both staff and clients receive constructive accountability and knowledge on how to be better individuals who strive to help ourselves and the community. True North Recovery is creating a culture of Recovery Soldiers so to say, we are only going to grow and multiply. From the mess we carry a message. 
• Our culture is as simple as this... We show up. We value what we do because all of us at one point or another went through this or stood by their close family members struggle through their use/recovery. We bring humility to our community, we are real, addiction is real and having the right resources and support available for individuals of all kinds to utilize is vital in every community. When someone falls, we hold out our hand because we know what the ground tastes like. We know what loss feels like. We know what failure feels like. We know what it feels like to feel like we do not matter. We have been there, seen that. 
• TNR culture is about walking next to the client.
• I really appreciate the flexibility in roles I have seen from supervisors, doing any level of work needed to get the job done and not feeling above a certain role, as well as giving people trust to others for big roles despite them not having a title or degree. I feel like it is always fun, even with small interactions people are laughing and smiling. Overall, I feel the family culture, people caring for one another no matter how big or small their role.
• The biggest aspect of the TNR culture that stands out to me is relationships – building those relationships and more importantly, knowing what to do in order to maintain them and be able to make amends when needed – the most important part of that for me personally is trust. It feels like a family here at TNR, and that is something I want to protect. We ARE different than other agencies, and I think it is important for potential employees to know that. To me our culture is about building one another up, providing constructive feedback to help one another grow, and leaning on one another during turbulent times – For me personally, our culture comes down to building and maintaining meaningful relationships.
• When I think of True North the first thing I think about is family and Unity! Connection. it's so easy to want to come to work here is because I feel like I am coming to work with my family, with people that I love and care about. People I know that are going to lift me up and encourage me to be better. I feel that love translates over into the care that we provide our clients.
• Adaptability comes to mind when defining our culture. As we have grown, we have faced many challenges and have had to work together as a team. The challenges have shown that the team we have been able to lean on each other and work together to help the population we serve. I believe we have a team that believes in TNR’s mission, vision, and values.
• When I think of TNR I think of family, love, and service.
• What anchored me in my love for TNR was the forward thinking and honoring all paths to recovery, and TNR really broke that ideal wide open. TNR shattered societal norms and created an innovative pathway for people to get help when they need it.
• I feel like everyone has a voice, a place, and value.
• I feel we have a great team with diverse experiences to be able to speak wellness, faith, recovery and hope to our clients. I love working here!!! 
• I’ve never felt more valued as a human before working with my people at True North Recovery. 
• We’ve been there and know how important every story is- connection saves lives, and that is the heart of what we do.

Job Title:

Food Services Coordinator

Reports To:

Residential Peer Supervisor

Department:

Residential

Travel Required:

No

Location:

107 7th Avenue

Fairbanks, AK 99701

Position Type:

Full-time

Level/Salary Range:

$21.00 Hour

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the Residential Peer Supervisor, the Food Service Coordinator will run the daily operations of the organization’s kitchens in compliance with the True North Recovery mission and vision, Nutrition Program, USDA, local and state policies, procedures, rules and regulations.  The Food Service Coordinator will be responsible for collaborating with residents to implement the high standards of nutrition, food production and food services.  The Food Service Coordinator will be responsible the oversight and leadership of all kitchen staff. The Food Service Coordinator will work with the Residential Peer Supervisor to ensure that all records, policies, regulations, services, health, and safety factor procedures of the organization are being followed. The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for healthy meal planning, procurement, facilitation of meal preparation by residents, maintaining health code standards, managing food budget and teaching budgeting, shopping and cooking to residents.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Providing companionship to residents and establishing a trusting relationship with them.

·         Mentoring residents about nutrition, budgeting, menu planning, safe food preparation and storage

·         Will work closely with residents in teaching healthy life skills.

·         Works closely with nutritionist to insure state and federal mandates are being followed.

·         Implement cycle menus, abide by menu planning guidelines set by nutritionist, preparation standard/serving

·         standard guidelines, and food product development/evaluation

·         Evaluate food items, equipment, and operating supplies to be used in kitchen.

·         Plan for the efficient use, care, maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment.

·         Recommend and order food and inventory product supply requisitions, as necessary, controlling expenditure

·         Analyze food service operations for cost effectiveness

·         Preparing Food

·         Provide standards for quantity and quality of food prepared and served

·         Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity

·         Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standard in kitchen and work areas

·         Ensure quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating program achievement against target goals,

·         recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests

·         Maintain an inventory of all food, equipment and supplies in good order

·         Maintain records, compile and verify data and prepare reports daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly

·         Ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the Vita Nova at all times

·         Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly Vita Nova staff meetings

·         Establish and maintain relationships with vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

·         Minimum of one year experiences in Kitchen management.

·         Ability set and maintain healthy therapeutic relationships with residents.

·         Food handlers card or the ability to obtain in the first 30 days of hire. 

·          Possess current Serve Safe Certification

·         Proficient in Excel and basic math

·         Principles and methods of planning and preparing meals in large quantity for Club Members

·         Sanitation and safety procedure related to cafeterias

·         Lived experience in addiction recovery with a minimum of 6 months’ continuous sobriety prior to hire.

·         Active in personal recovery by participating in practices that support self-care, health and overall well- being.

·         Valid Alaska driver’s license.

·         Qualify for commercial automobile insurance.

·         Must obtain First aid and CPR training within 60 days of hire.

·         Friendly, Positive, and Professional attitude.

·         Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills.

·         Must be able to pass alcohol and drug screen.

·         Combination of education, experience, and licensure accepted.

·         Punctuality and consistent reliability in reporting to work.

·         Efficient time management skills and consistent reliability in reporting to work on time and prepared.

PREFERRED SKILLS

·         Oral and written communication skills.

·         Ability to work closely with others and teach healthy life skills.

·         Ability to prioritize and schedule work.

·         Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

·         Working knowledge of HIPAA

·         Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

·         Correct usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

·         Ability to work independently and seek supervision appropriately.

COMPETENCIES

·         Build positive relationships

·         Problem solving identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully

·         and maintain confidentiality.    

·         Engages peers in collaborative and caring relationships.

·         Provides support.

·         Supports recovery planning.

·         Provides information about skills related to health, wellness and recovery.

·         Helps peers to manage crisis.

·         Values communication.

·         Supports collaboration and teamwork.

·         Promotes leadership and advocacy.

·         Promotes growth and development.

BENIFITS

·         Paid Holidays

·         Paid Time Off Accrual

·         Paid Sick Days

·         Paid training and credentialing.