Food Services Specialist

devereux· Food Services
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📍 Tucson, AZ, USOTHER💰 USD 18–20/yr

About this role

Description

Located in Tucson AZ, our Brief Intervention Program (BIP) is a short-term residential facility that provides enhanced residential services to male and female adolescents ages 12-17. Individuals stay up to 30 days in our structured treatment setting which includes 24-hour supervision and therapeutic services. This program is designed for adolescents who are in crisis, requiring active treatment in an environment with a high degree of oversight, intensive programming, and treatment. The BIP features living facilities, education/schooling, food services, medical/nursing, and therapy services.

 

As a Food Service Specialist (Prep Cook), you will help prepare and manage food service operations while maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitary kitchen environment. This position follows federal and state guidelines in the planning, preparing, and serving meals to individuals and staff. In addition to assisting with food preparation and cooking, the Food Service Specialist completes general kitchen cleaning duties (dishes, mopping, deep cleaning projects), organizing food storage areas, receiving deliveries, completing temperature check logs, and shift coverage as needed.

 

Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.80 / hr.

Location: 7444 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson AZ 85710

Full or Part Time Schedule Options:

  • Full Time: Wednesday 11:00am-6:00pm; Thursday-Saturday 7am-6pm
  • Part Time: Tuesday-Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm

Benefits and Rewards

We strive to create an inclusive environment, and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work. We offer:

  • ASCEND – the first career accelerator program

  • Retirement, eM Life for Mental Health and Work/Life Programs, Service Anniversary Awards
  • Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods

  • Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts – Available the first day of employment through Carebridge

  • Full Time ONLY: Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision pet insurance), Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year). For more information: http://benefits.devereux.org

Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Valid Food Handlers card required
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in food services required; preferred experience in large quantity or institutional cooking
  • Must be customer oriented

OTHER

  • Valid Arizona Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check
  • Current AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions)
  • Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment (if applicable)
  • Drug test within 24 hours of offer with negative results
  • Must attend mandatory 2 weeks paid new hire orientation Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Food Services Specialist role at devereux?
The listed salary for this Food Services Specialist position at devereux is USD 18–20/yr. This is an OTHER role.
Where is the Food Services Specialist position at devereux located?
This Food Services Specialist role at devereux is based in Tucson, AZ, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Food Services Specialist role at devereux full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Food Services Specialist role in the Food Services department at devereux.
Which team or department does the Food Services Specialist at devereux belong to?
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When was the Food Services Specialist job at devereux posted?
This Food Services Specialist position at devereux was posted on Jun 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Food Services Specialist
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