Nutritional Health Services Specialist-PRN

WHO WE ARE:

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:

• Youth & Family Support - We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.
• Foster Care & Adoption - We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.
• Education & Community Trainings - We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students' behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.

We are seeking a Nutritional Health Services Specialist-PRN to join our team. Your role will Work under the supervision of the Manager of Nutritional Health Services. This position is responsible in cooperation with other kitchen staff for meal and snack preparation and maintaining the kitchen. This is a PRN (as needed) position for both our Gillis and Ozanam locations. This position will assist in food service preparations and distributions. In addition, assist with special events. As a member of the Nutritional Health Services team, you will work with other team members and report to our Culinary Operations Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare meals and snacks according to assigned meals.
• Check-in and assist in storage and inventory of food.
• Assist in ensuring client count is accurately reported.
• Provide notification to the Lead Nutrition Health Services Specialist or Manager of Food Service of food items needing to be ordered.
• Provide notification of the Lead Nutrition Health Services Specialist or Manager of Food Service of equipment items needing repair.
• Assist with training new employees in kitchen policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen.
• Provide staff coverage at all our locations (Gillis and Ozanam campuses).

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Our ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in Nutritional Health Service and the following:

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 21 years of age and pass a background check, physical, and drug screening
• A valid driver's license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation
• Complete Sanctuary training in a timely manner.
• Follow all agency policies.
• Be able to pass state abuse, neglect, and criminal background checks.
• Be able to carry out the essential functions of the position with, or without, accommodation.
• Perform all job duties in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to Sanctuary values and practices.
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the cultural and ethnic diversity of clients, team members, and other community partners.
• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Must be able to obtain or have a current food service permit as per City ordinance and regulations.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment and proper use.
• Knowledge of sanitation rules and regulations.
• Must know and be able to demonstrate basic principles of quality and quantity food production and service.

Starting Salary: $15 - $17 (Hourly)

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S BENEFITS:

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 9 Paid Holidays, flexible Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
  
  
  
  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
  • Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
  
  
  
  
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

• Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.
• Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.
• Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.
• Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management.
• Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.
• Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships.
• Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

We believe in the creation of inclusive communities where children, families, and team members thrive in an environment characterized by safety, respect, and the freedom to authentically express their unique identities - a place where each individual experiences a profound sense of belonging. To ensure that this vision becomes a reality, we have engaged with our team members, clients, stakeholders, and volunteers to craft a diversity statement that defines our commitment to foster diversity, inclusion, and equality throughout all aspects of our organization.

• We partner for safe and healthy communities.
• We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.
• We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.
• We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.
• We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.
• We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.

Questions?

Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Department

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone: (816) 508-3500 Fax: (816) 508-1757

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Cornerstones of Care is an

Equal Opportunity Employer