Do you have food service experience in a cafeteria or educational setting?  Do you want to work in a exciting environment working with youth?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our team as a Food Services Supervisor. 

Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS) is seeking to hire a Full Time Food Services Supervisor to support our cafeteria located on our Chester County campus'.  In this role you will oversee food service operations. In addition, you will supervise and assist with daily food preparation, sanitation procedures, preventive equipment maintenance, and food delivery.   You will instruct food service staff in the presentation and preparation of meals and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.   

Every day as a Food Service Specialist you will:

• Drives operational success by implementing and delivering quality and appealing meals. 

• Assists with ordering and supply inventory.

• Establish best practices for complete kitchen operation.
• Participate in the orientation of cooks and specialists by serving an instructional and mentoring role.
• Prepare assessments/performance reviews.

You will be offered:

• Hourly Compensation: $23.00- $26.22 (dependent upon experience)
• Ability to make a difference beyond simply providing nutrition
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and  approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives. 

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EDUCATION:   High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required. College or vocational training in food service management or culinary schooling preferred. Food handlers’ certification required.  Knowledge of School Nutrition Program preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  In lieu of college or culinary schooling, 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within a food service setting.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE