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Food Services Manager

Food Services Manager

Salvation Army Western TerritoryOakland, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Food Services Manager

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 include :

  • 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 ensure supply levels are enough to maintain smooth operation.
  • Responsible for adhering to fiscal and budget guidelines for all food service programs.
  • Supervise food preparation to ensure portion sizes.
  • Perform 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 stays compliant to local, state, and federal regulations always.
  • Maintain all kitchen equipment.
  • Most importantly maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications requirements include :

Education requirement :

  • Culinary arts degree or 4 years of management experience in a kitchen.
  • Have a Food safety manager's 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.
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    Food Service Manager • Oakland, CA, US