For over 132 years, Lund has been harnessing hope and providing opportunities to help strengthen families and ensure a safe, secure and loving environment for all Vermont children.  As a multi-service nonprofit organization, Lund serves more than 5,000 individuals each year.  Lund’s mission is to help children thrive by empowering families to break cycles of poverty, addiction and abuse. Lund offers hope and opportunity to families through education, treatment, family support and adoption. 

Join The Lund Team: support and empower Vermont families!

Food Service Specialist

Lund is a qualified employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

About the Position:

• Work with Food Services Coordinator to plan and prepare nutritious, creative, and economical meals and snacks for clients, staff and guests including alternative meal options based on identified dietary preferences and needs.
• Assist supervisor with administrative duties.
• Post monthly menus.
• Maintain sanitary and orderly conditions in the kitchen, dining room, and storage areas.
• Comply with all licensing and health department regulations and maintain all records required in this area.
• Assist the Food Services Coordinator with cost containment and adhere to budget requirements through attention to the following: purchasing, meal planning, waste control, proper storage of food, monitoring condition of the kitchen equipment, etc.
• Conduct special meal planning and cooking during the holidays and special events.
• Work with clients during mealtimes to assist with life skill development.
• Monitor residents in the kitchen at all times to ensure safety.
• Attend monthly Community Building meetings and other planning or problem-solving meetings as necessary.
• Communicate regularly with shift supervisors and residential counseling staff regarding kitchen, dining room, mealtimes and resident food needs.
• Part-time position. Three 8-hour shifts/week. Some weekend hours required.
• Other duties as assigned.

 What We Look For:

• Self-motivated and creative thinker with good organizational ability.
• Strong practical experience in the areas of food service delivery, record-keeping, teaching, cooking, nutrition, and coordination.
• Ability to interact well with both staff and residents.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities, deadlines and demands.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work occasional irregular hours to meet the needs of a 24-hour facility.
• Ability to receive and store large bulk food orders, including ability to lift up to 50 pounds and lift items overhead for proper storage.
• Ability to abide by all food and personal safety regulations.
• Ability to stand for majority of the workday while preparing food.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to maintain a valid VT Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation. Occasional statewide travel may be required.
• Upon conditional offer of employment, must be able to successfully pass a background check.
• Regular attendance is necessary and essential to meeting the expectations of the job.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate Lund’s values of collaboration, compassion, empathy, integrity, and respect.
• Ability to understand and comply with operational standards, safety requirements, and employee policies.
• Ability to actively support diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts withing stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to deescalate and resolve sensitive situations respectfully.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent judgement and operate with the utmost confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, families, and other departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable hardware and software as required.

Why Join Our Team at Lund:

• We honor and celebrate the distinctive strengths and talents of our clients and staff.
• Our work encompasses collaboration with a strong team of professionals and a strengths-based approach to providing services to families. 
• Lund’s adoption program provides life-long services to families brought together through adoption.
• Lund’s residential and community treatment programs are distinctive as our work focuses on both treatment and parenting.
• Lund’s educators believe in laughter, the importance of fun, community-oriented activities, and non-stop learning.
• Professional growth and ongoing training opportunities are available; Lund offers weekly supervision.
• Lund values employee well-being and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive workplace; staff are encouraged to engage in staff led initiatives for wellness, employee recognition, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Lund is a family-centered organization filled with supportive colleagues and offers work-life balance; some positions offer opportunities for hybrid schedules or schedule flexibility.
• Lund offers competitive pay and paid training.
• Lund offers a comprehensive and very generous benefit package including health, dental, life, disability, and retirement.
• Employees earn extensive time off accrual in addition to 13 paid holidays, and annual wellness reimbursement.  
• Lund does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, ancestry, place of birth, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. EEO/AA