Food Services Professional - Part Time/Weekends Only Job at New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc

New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc Lexington, KY 40515

If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team!


The Food Services Professional primarily provides food production. This team player ensures cost-effectiveness and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements regarding nutrition, menu planning, food production, sanitation, safety, financials, procurement and record-keeping. The Food Service Professional treats clients with care, dignity and respect and promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.

Required Education and Experience

  • High School degree or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable operation transportation and proof of current auto insurance

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid
  • Food Manager’s certificate

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Assist with food service program; assure compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, safety and sanitation procedures
  • Communicate program information to encourage and secure support for the food and nutrition program
  • Adhere to established procedures to ensure that food is prepared and served in a sanitary and safe environment
  • Integrate employee safety regulations into all phases of food service
  • Ensure all records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with all company policies, regulatory organizations and accreditation standards
  • Prepare a variety of food service records and reports, inventory and cost control records
  • Prepare cost-effective menus that maintain nutrition integrity and meet all local, state and federal guidelines and regulations
  • Communicate and Collaborate with Full-time Food Service coordinator
  • Supervise and participate in food preparation and distribution to clients and plan and coordinate food service operations with program activities
  • Work with the nurse and nutritionists to plan menus for clients with special dietary needs
  • Implement a plan for providing food service for special functions such as holidays
  • Implement quality standards for the presentation and service of food
  • Develop and integrate employee safety regulations into all phases of food service
  • Prepare specifications and collaborate with Food Service Coordinator for the purchase of food supplies and equipment according to agency purchasing policy and procedures
  • Determine equipment needs and specifications consistent with program needs and budget and report to Program Supervisor


While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.

New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.



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