Food Service​/Kitchen Manager

Food Service/Kitchen Manager

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• Previous kitchen management experience; purchasing and inventory control knowledge desirable
• Current Serv Safe Certification or the ability to acquire certification within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge of community food resources preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and deal with interruptions in a busy environment
• An interest in working with the elderly and/or disabled clients is highly desirable
• Ability to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and support personnel
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary to maintain a sound organization
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing food services and personnel administration
• Demonstrable proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Current Alaska driver's license with acceptable driving and criminal history reports
• Responsible for operation of the SAFE Center Food Services Program; develops systems and provides dietary services according to accepted standards of care; and coordinates dietetic services with programs receiving food services from the SAFE Center Kitchen
• Cooperates with other department staff and outside resources to provide a well coordinated program designed to meet all clients' nutritional needs
• Develops understanding of functions of each participating program and coordinates with relevant program directors
• Develops menus as necessary, building in the flexibility to make maximum use of donated food and food from the Food Bank of Alaska. Uses the Food Bank regularly as a low-cost food source
• Develops orders for food and related items and shops as necessary, maintaining all purchases within budgetary constraints
• Becomes trained in USDA processes for the Older Alaskans Program, providing menus in accordance with nutritional requirements of the USDA and documenting number of clients served daily; files monthly and/or quarterly reports in timely fashion
• Ensures policies and procedures relating to dietary services are implemented; interprets and enforces facility rules and policies
• Serves on the SAFE Center safety committee; attends and contributes to various committees as assigned
• Participates in development of long-range plans and applicable budgets
• Directs food services staff to respond to needs of various participating programs, including age‑specific needs as appropriate
• Establishes and keeps current food services departmental policies and procedures, as well as other reference materials to be used by food services staff in providing optimal nutrition services
• Develops work assignments with Lead Cook for all food service department personnel
• Ensures food services personnel are properly trained in job duties, including sanitation and safety
• Ensures in‑service training for food services staff is given on a quarterly basis or more frequently if needed
• Oversees scheduling and back‑up coverage for food services personnel
• Responsible for maintaining sanitation and proper temperature as well as correct food handling techniques
• Retains responsibility for discipline of food service employees; conducts performance reviews, issues warnings and suspension notices as appropriate
• Maintains current awareness of new legislation and regulations influencing the practice or standards of dietary services
• Performs other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the program

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous kitchen management experience; purchasing and inventory control knowledge desirable
• Current Serv Safe Certification or the ability to acquire certification within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge of community food resources preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and deal with interruptions in a busy environment
• An interest in working with the elderly and/or disabled clients is highly desirable
• Ability to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and support personnel
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives,…