Food Services Specialist 2025 - 02089

Food Services Specialist

Salary: $15.50 Hourly

Location: Thermopolis, WY

Job Type: Permanent Full-time

Job Number: 2025-02089

Department: Department Of Health

Division: Pioneer Home

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Classification: ISFS05

Description and Functions:

The Wyoming Pioneer Home seeks a qualified individual to fill the position of Food Service Specialist (Cook). This position requires a person to provide a high-quality dining experience by preparing nourishing and appetizing meals for the community members living at our facility.

Essential Functions:

Working with the Food Services Assistant, this position directs, coordinates, prepares, and supervises food preparation for meals within the guidelines of the menu, dietary requirements, and the standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.

Directs the portioning and serving of all meals.

Ensures that health guidelines are met in the daily preparation of food.

Observes and records food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of preparation of normal and therapeutic diets.

Knowledge of large equipment operations and recipe development.

Knowledge of medical terminology, food safety codes, and techniques.

Knowledge of proper sanitation and nutrition.

Skills in supervision, oral, and written communication.

Skills in time management, working under pressure, and interpersonal relations.

Ability to stoop, stand, bend, reach, and climb a ladder.

Ability to plan, organize, communicate, delegate, and handle multiple tasks.

Ability to be patient, reliable, punctual, and have a positive attitude.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Associate's Degree (typically in Culinary Arts)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Assistant

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Assistant

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements:

Physical Working Conditions:

Must be able to work holidays, evenings, nights, and/or weekends as scheduled.

Must be able to work shifts as assigned.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to handle and work around all @types of food, including but not limited to fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, spices, and seasonings.

The State of Wyoming offers an excellent benefits package.