Overview

Make an impact on the lives of Vermonters! Help lead the food service team in the newly constructed River Valley Therapeutic Residence in Essex, Vermont as a Food Service Coordinator. You will assist in planning and executing the food service program with menu development, kitchen operations and employee training. We are looking for a leader who loves to create great food and is committed to providing healthy meals to our residents.

• Starting rate may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Who May Apply

This position, Food Service Coordinator (Job Requisition #46813), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact troy.parah1@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Candidates, including current State employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, or persons exercising re-employment rights, must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position. Additionally, in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 - Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger-printing and background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger-printing and/or a background investigation is conducted.

Environmental Factors

Work is primarily performed in a food service area or in an institutional kitchen during an assigned shift. Incumbent must be able to operate kitchen and food preparation equipment, lift heavy weights (up to 60 lbs.) and work under conditions of high heat and humidity. Duties may include daily contact with the resident population. Evening or weekend work is required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years of experience or more in a large-scale cooking operation.

OR

Completion of a formal course in commercial food preparation and two (2) years of experience or more in a large-scale cooking operation.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.