Job Description

Are you someone who enjoys helping others through dependable service and meaningful work?

Do you take pride in maintaining clean, organized environments and ensuring that people receive meals safely and on time?

Would you like to be part of a team that directly supports the quality of life of individuals with autism while building a rewarding career in food services?

As a Food Service Worker at Anderson Center for Autism, you'll play an important role in supporting daily meal service operations across our campus and residential programs. From assisting with food delivery and meal distribution to maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, your work helps create safe, positive dining experiences for the individuals we serve.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable, team-oriented individual who enjoys staying active throughout the day and takes pride in supporting others. Through your efforts, you'll help ensure that meals are delivered safely, food service areas remain clean and sanitary, and kitchen operations run efficiently.

What You Will Do as a Food Service Worker:

• You will support daily food service operations by preparing meal deliveries and ensuring food reaches residential locations safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• You will transport meals, groceries, and food service supplies to residences and other designated program locations throughout the campus.
• You will monitor food temperatures, assist with food loading procedures, and help ensure meals are transported in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• You will help maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment by completing routine cleaning and sanitation tasks throughout the day.
• You will sweep, mop, remove garbage, sanitize work areas, and support overall kitchen cleanliness to help ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• You will wash, sanitize, and properly store dishware, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment used during meal preparation and service.
• You will help prepare dining areas by setting tables and ensuring meal service supplies are available and ready for use.
• You will maintain food delivery vehicles and equipment by keeping them clean, sanitary, and ready for daily operations.
• You will support the Food Services team wherever needed to help ensure efficient operations and a positive dining experience for the individuals we serve.
• You will contribute to an environment that promotes health, safety, dignity, and quality of life through dependable service and attention to detail.

What You Can Bring to the Team:

• A strong work ethic and commitment to reliability.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support team members.
• Attention to cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• A customer-service mindset and desire to help others.
• The ability to follow directions and work independently when needed.
• Alignment with Anderson's mission, values, and Quality of Life philosophy.

The Qualifications We Seek:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Previous experience in food service, dietary services, custodial services, hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, transport, and move food service supplies and equipment.
• Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

In Addition, We Expect That You:

• Complete all required agency training programs.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Handle food, equipment, and supplies with care and professionalism.
• Demonstrate respect and professionalism in all interactions.
• Support the mission, values, and operational goals of Anderson Center for Autism.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.

Anderson's QUALITY OF LIFE Expectation:
To actively support Anderson's mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life (QofL) of the individuals we serve through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices.

A Benefits Package Designed to Optimize YOUR Quality of Life Too:

• Up to 6 weeks of paid time off (starting in your first year!)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Wellness program
• Ongoing professional development
• Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
• Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
• Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences

And much, much more!
To get a better understanding of the benefits that will be available to you, visit andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit

Pay Range: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour; based on experience

Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life?
A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism.

Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole!

Apply today. You'll contribute to a meaningful mission, now and for years to come!

Life as Part of our Anderson Center for Autism Team

If you are looking to build a career that brings you a deep sense of purpose and a high quality of life, Anderson Center for Autism might be just the landing place you've envisioned.

Here you will enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities that can transform your journey.

And by working at Anderson, you will be part of a movement so much bigger than all of us. Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades now. In addition, we work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.

In addition to a rewarding career experience, as part of our team you'll also enjoy competitive pay, a generous retirement plan (including employer match and annual contribution), abundant vacation time, robust benefits, ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement, wellness programs, staff appreciation events, and a chance to work alongside wonderful professionals in a positive environment.

Our Mission at Anderson Center for Autism: To optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism.

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This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Our organization is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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