JOB DETAILS
Food Service Specialist
CompanyChildren and Families First Delaware Inc
LocationSeaford
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 7, 2026
About The Company
We Believe Every Child Is Filled With Tremendous Potential.
At Children & Families First, our commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of all children and their families has made our name our promise.
We know children thrive when they have regular interactions with responsive, caring adults. We also know the weight of poverty, systemic racism, depression or other mental health challenges creates toxic stress that can overload parents' abilities to provide the supportive relationships children need.
Using brain science research as the foundation for our framework, Children & Families First engages more than 20,000 children, youth, and families each year in programs, services, and supports proven to prevent, intervene, and heal the immediate and lasting impacts of toxic stress and trauma.
Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential and we believe investing in children and families is the single most powerful lever to create a healthier society and stronger economy for us all, now and in the future.
About the Role
Description
Food Service Specialist (Part-Time)
A therapeutic residential program for youth ages 11–18 is seeking a dedicated Food Service Specialist to prepare nutritious meals and mentor residents. This position blends daily culinary operations with meaningful youth engagement, helping residents develop essential life skills in the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
- Meal Preparation & Quality: Plan, shop for, and prepare nutritionally balanced daily meals. Ensure all leftovers are stored safely and efficiently.
- Kitchen Operations & Inventory: Manage inventory for all food and household supplies. Organize the kitchen to maximize safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency, including post-meal cleanup.
- Youth Mentorship & Support: Lead a weekly food preparation life skills class for residents. Provide crisis support and supervise youth during kitchen activities.
- Compliance & Safety: Maintain active safe food handling certifications and adhere to all health standards.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Certification: Active ServSafe Certification is required.
- Experience: Previous experience in food services is highly preferred.
- Cultural Competence: Ability to interact sensitively and appropriately with a culturally diverse youth population.
- Driving Record: Valid driver’s license that meets the agency’s insurance standards.
Schedule & Compensation
- Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week.
- Shift: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
- Benefits: Paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, and education/training assistance.
Key Skills
Meal preparationInventory managementFood safetyYouth mentorshipCrisis supportKitchen operationsNutritional planningLife skills instruction
Categories
Social ServicesFood & BeverageEducation
Benefits
Paid time off401(k) retirement planBasic Life InsuranceEducation/training assistance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Food Service Specialist is responsible for planning and preparing nutritious meals while maintaining kitchen safety and inventory standards. Additionally, the role involves mentoring youth residents through life skills classes and providing crisis support during kitchen activities.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
190
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
20 hours
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