Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We believe in the potential of individuals and the ability to restore choice. Through nurturing relationships and challenging experiences, we all can discover hope, passion, and perseverance in the face of life’s adversity.

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Part Time: 20 - 30 hours/week $17-$19/hr DOE

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Discovery Ranch South is a relationship-based residential treatment center built on a beautiful, private ranch near Three Peaks Recreational Park and overlooking Cedar City, Utah. We work with teenage girls who are struggling with behavioral, mental, and substance abuse disorders. Through our evidence-based experiential approach, our students and their families start their healing journey.

We are a leading educational institution dedicated to fostering a healthy and supportive environment for students. We prioritize nutrition and well-being, recognizing the significant impact it has on the overall student experience. As part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Nutrition Assistant to join our team.

The Nutrition Assistant will play a vital role in ensuring the planning, preparation, and service of nutritious meals for our students, with a focus on special holidays, events, and accommodating various dietary needs. This position involves collaborating closely with the Nutrition Coordinator, and participating in a variety of tasks related to food planning and execution.

Duties include:

• Special Holiday and Event Planning:
• Plan and organize meals for special holidays, birthdays, recreational activities, working weekends, and religious/cultural holidays.
• Collaborate with the Nutrition Coordinator to ensure menus align with dietary preferences and restrictions.
• PLP Job Execution:
• Oversee the planning, organizing, and execution of PLP (Peer Leadership Program) jobs related to food services.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure successful implementation of PLP tasks.
• Meal Preparation:
• Cook dinners on weekdays, ensuring high-quality and nutritious meals.
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals for students with special dietary needs and allergies.
• Collaborate with the Nutrition Coordinator to meet individual nutritional requirements.
• Food Safety and Quality Standards:
• Ensure that all meals meet necessary safety and quality standards.
• Perform tasks related to the safe and hygienic handling of food, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Stock Management:
• Take careful stock of ingredients for future orders, ensuring an efficient and well-supplied kitchen.
• Collaborate with the nutrition director to manage inventory effectively.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with the nutrition director to plan and prepare nutritious meals that align with dietary guidelines.
• Set up and clean dining areas for students, creating a welcoming and sanitary environment.

We Serve families. Help empower young students. Come be a part of the healing journey.

Work at Discovery Ranch South.

Requirements

• 19+ years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Eligible to work in the USA
• Able to pass background check
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a school or institutional setting.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions, allergies, and specialized diets.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Benefits

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free meals while working created by our Culinary Team
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Continued professional development & certification opportunities
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands, including an ExpertVoice account
• Gorgeous, dynamic, diverse, and expansive work environment: houses, classrooms, a theater, a pool, the main office, a central pond, horses, dogs, and baby cows!
• A few hours or less from Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
• A few hours from many world-class ski resort

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