Food Services Assistant​/Direct Support Professional

Overview

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:

• 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

• 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