Straight and Narrow Inc
Shift Leader / Food Service Worker
Hiring Timeframe
2-4 Weeks
Experience
Intermediate-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Provide operational oversight and on-site leadership during assigned shifts within a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. This dual-purpose role coordinates kitchen operations, meal preparation, packaging, and safe meal delivery while helping maintain a structured, recovery-oriented environment. As a key operational point of contact, the Shift Leader supports client engagement, manages shift-level crisis responses, enforces facility policies and sanitation standards, and communicates across clinical, medical, and administrative teams to ensure continuity of care.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Shift Oversight & Operations: Serve as the on-site leadership lead during assigned shifts; ensure compliance with facility policies, clinical guidelines, and state licensing requirements; manage crisis situations and report incidents to leadership promptly.
- Food Service & Delivery: Coordinate large-scale meal preparation, packaging, service line setup, and food delivery to designated facility locations; enforce strict food safety and sanitation standards.
- Client Engagement & Transportation: Support client involvement in facility programming while modeling positive behaviors; drive agency vehicles to transport service recipients on a regular basis.
- Team Communication & EHR Logging: Maintain effective communication with clinical, medical, and administrative departments; complete required documentation in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and operational logbooks.
Requirements:
- Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required (Associate degree preferred) OR minimum one (1) year of experience in the food service industry.
- Minimum one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
- Licensing & Driving Record: Valid New Jersey driver’s license with no more than five (5) points; willingness to regularly drive agency vehicles and adhere to the Agency Vehicle Driver's Agreement.
- Certifications: Active CPR/First Aid and ServSafe certifications (or ability to obtain both within 30 days of hire).
- Technical & Soft Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems; strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background or experience working in addiction, mental health, or behavioral health treatment settings.
- Actively working toward CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or Recovery Specialist credentials.