Job Information
The Salvation Army Food Services Manager in Oakland, California
Description
BASIC PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to provide for the nutritional needs of the Shelter and Booth programs and to oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for preparation of up to 600 meals for daily consumption and special events.
Supervise all kitchen employee volunteers and community service workers.
Plan and develop menus with executive director and childcare director
Maintain all records regarding CACFP program and Alameda County
Attended all training set forth by California Department of Education nutrition services
Maintain a good working relationship with the Alameda County Food Bank
Ensure all monthly and quarterly states and reports are turned into the proper agency
Manage inventory to ensue supply level are enough to maintain smooth operation
Responsible for adhering to fiscal and budget guild lines for all food service programs
Supervise food preparation to ensure portion sizes
Preform all duties with courtesy and respect maintaining a healthy relationship with staff and clients
Provide alternative foods for those with allergies and medical exemptions.
Keep daily records of food preparation, transportation and servings to meet funding source requirements.
Attend trainings, workshops and/or meetings regarding lunch program.
Meet with directors weekly to discuss client feedback and menu development.
Ensuring the food service department stay compilate to local, state and federal regulation always.
Maintain all kitchen equipment
Most importantly maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Culinary arts degree or 4 years of management experience in a kitchen
Have a Food safety managers certificate under California Safety Code 97-0071
Certificate of completion from the Department Education Nutrition Services (for the CACFP program or willing to get one within 6 months of hire)
CPR certification or willingness to obtain one
Understand proper serving sizes and healthy cooking procedures for food.
Practice safe food handling procedures always.
SKILLS
Ability to interact with others professionally and in fellowship.
Possess initiative, adaptability, and responsibility to work with volunteers, other staff, and client families.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
Must be 21 years or older.
Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
Ability to reach overhead
Ability to operate telephone
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to operate a computer
Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
Ability to operate basic office equipment
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
- CPR/AED: Novice
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Food Handler's Card
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)