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Every day at Broward House someone finds healing; someone’s mind is renewed; hope and health restored. All because of our team of incredibly skilled and passionate Care Guides (potentially YOU!)

What does it mean to be a Care Guide? All Staff in each position at Broward House is considered a Care Guide it is the goal of everything we do from Finance to Social Worker

It means you are driven by improving community and ready to serve our neighbors in need. You care about important issues like mental health, HIV prevention and care, affordable housing, and improving the overall health of your community. 

You see challenges as opportunities and enjoy learning new things. You are self-motivated with an ability to shift priorities based on the need of the clients, and Agency. You believe that change is possible and ready to do the necessary work to make it happen.

At Broward House, we are doers. Words are good, but action is better. Our work is serving others, providing care to people living with HIV and uplifting our most vulnerable communities. 

We are a united group, guided by our Core Values… We are Authentic, Consistent, Adaptable, and Resolute in our mission. Dignity is our foundation and client care is at the center of everything we do. We believe everyone has value and deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered!

If this describes you… YOU may belong here! We are your people. 

Broward House, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based organization serving Broward County with a focus on HIV care and Prevention, housing, and behavioral health.  Broward believes in the dignity and value of every person who walks through the door. Our team lifts each other and those we serve with consistency, authenticity, adaptability, and a resolute commitment to equity in health care.

This position is responsible for insuring that all food preparation and presentation is in accordance with the highest standards of quality and sanitation while adhering to nutritional guidelines. 

In addition to other duties, this position will:

• Maintains kitchen in a sanitary and orderly fashion in accordance with Health Department guidelines with special attention to food handling and quality of items produced.  This includes a working knowledge and application of sanitary food handling.
• Maintains the kitchen and pantry in accordance with Department of Health and Agency for Health Care Administration Standards.
• Prepares meals and snacks as outlined on menus and adjusting or as necessary, and providing alternative meals as appropriate.
• Meets special nutritional needs of clients and preference as directed by Head Cook, Nurses and Management
• Follow cleaning and maintenance schedule of kitchen, pantry and dining room, reporting unsafe conditions to Head Cook Nurse Manager or Director.
• Interacts in a positive, supportive way with residents. 
• Engages and effectively works with person in crisis.  
• Provide support and guidance to Dietary Aids.
• Performs related duties as directed by Administration.         
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/ Requirements

• Ability to maintain and clean standard kitchen equipment
• Ability to effectively engage and work in a stressful environment with high-risk, vulnerable client population and persons in crisis.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, collaborating agencies and the public
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Ability to demonstrate and model culturally competent behavior
• Ability to maintain a strong sense of respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow employees.
• Basic Computer and Math Skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Solution focused approach to conflict and challenges
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Training in dietary sanitation and food preparation.  One year directly related experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• Serve Safe Food Handler

Important Notes

Must pass all drug and background screening, including a level 2 federal background and motor vehicle screening

Hours:  Full-time 40/hrs. including rotating holidays.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Broward House offers a comprehensive benefits program which includes the following:  Health, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, short term and long term disability, 401k, and life insurance

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We at Broward House/AHF believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.