Food Services Manager I_Residential Services

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Food Service Manager for the Murfreesboro Corp, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The Food Services Manager is responsible for delivering the food service for four campus locations. Directs, supervises and evaluates the full operations of a food service program of a commercial kitchen; plans and develops menus; purchases food and maintains an adequate level of inventory for program needs; prepares and administers a food budget; ensures food service program operates in compliance with health standards and regulations;

supervises, schedules, evaluates, and participates in the work of kitchen personnel including the cooking and serving of meals.

• Mastery of food safety and preparation, ensuring compliance with health standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles and safety practices of food preparation and management.
• Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of meal planning techniques.
• Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate employees.
• Ability to plan and cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.

High School Diploma or G.E.D. degree or some formal education and certification in the culinary arts and basic food safety practices for preparing and serving food. Degree in culinary arts preferred and Two to three years progressively responsible experience in food service management with at least six months experience in a supervisory capacity.

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to cook, taste, and smell food. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Ability to perform mathematical computations;
Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends:
Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying heavy objects (50 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.