Food Service Worker

Join Home of the Innocents (HOTI), a non-profit dedicated to supporting children and families in our community. Our mission is to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. As one of only two certified Sanctuary Organizations in Kentucky, we prioritize safety and recovery through trauma-informed practices. Our leadership is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and values-led workforce.  

If you're passionate about making a difference for children, families, and our community, we invite you to apply! 

POSITION: FOOD SERVICE WORKER

SCHEDULE: Full Time - schedule will rotate/vary based on department needs. (Rotation will include weekend shifts)

SHIFT: Varying 8 hour shifts between the hours of 6am-6pm

A Day in the Life:  

The Food Service Worker helps prepare and serve food while adhering to federal, state, and local standards and regulations, and ensure that quality food service is always maintained by following established policies and procedures. 

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure daily that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. 

• Daily prep of meal items as directed by Cook or Assistant Director of Food Services.  

• Complete necessary paperwork, forms, reports, and data collections, including temperature logs, as mandated by state and local authorities, daily. 

• Maintain cleanliness in work areas by adhering to established cleaning schedules, ensuring equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored or turned off before departure each day. 

• Adhere to all HACCP procedures, including proper hand washing, safe handling of potentially hazardous foods, and monitoring critical control points, as part of daily routines. 

• Assist with departmental projects as assigned or required. 

• Attend all mandatory in-services and training sessions as directed. 

Required Skills and Qualifications:  

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English. 

• Must have basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication). 

• Must have the ability to adapt to the needs of the residents, staff, and visitors. 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:  

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. 

• Serv-Safe certification is preferred. 

What you’ll receive as a valued member of Home of the Innocents  

• Full Healthcare and Benefits package 

• 401k Retirement Fund Investment opportunity 

• Training and certification opportunities 

• Continued education programs  

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Student Loan Forgiveness opportunity through Public Service Loan Forgiveness*  

• Sanctuary Certified Organization