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Food Services Assistant/Direct Support Professional
Food Services Assistant/Direct Support ProfessionalVTC • Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58103
Food Services Assistant / Direct Support Professional

Food Services Assistant / Direct Support Professional

VTC • Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58103
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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 :

Kitchen Duties

  • 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

Direct Support Professional Duties

  • 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

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    Service Professional • Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58103