Dietary Services Manager Britain YMCA - Britain, CT
Job in
New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut, 06051, USA
Listing for:
Nbbymca
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Dietary Services Manager New Britain YMCA - New Britain, CT, 06051 chevron_right
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New Britain YMCA - New Britain, CT 06051
GENERAL SUMMARY OF WHAT THE POSITION DOES
This position is one role in a larger system of food services provided to children and families throughout the Meriden, New Britain, Berlin YMCA Association. This position manages the day-to-day program operations within all of the kitchens at the Meriden New Britain Berlin YMCA association. This includes personnel administration and supervision and overseeing the overall nutrition program to ensure smooth functioning of the program in all areas to provide quality services to children and families, and to support the goals of the program.
This includes oversight of the ordering, preparing, serving, and documenting of meals and snacks. It includes following the menus and all phases of kitchen operations including inventory control. The position contributes to the smooth operations and functioning of the kitchens in adherence to health and food safety codes and the strict cleanliness of the kitchen and food service and storage areas.
It ensures the preparation of foods for infants and toddlers and/or preschool children before and after school snacks following the USDA/CACFP standards. Position may involve reassignment to various kitchens/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
The duties of the position are described in major functional areas listed below. Additional duties may be assigned.
EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES Program Administration and Coordination of Food Service
Oversight of the preparation of any food-related activities as directed and menus as approved by a registered dietitian/nutritionist including the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities.Ensures the delivery of meals in a timely manner as needed.Oversees the maintenance of inventory for all necessary supplies, food, and equipment used for food services operations for all kitchens.Oversees the processing and storage of food and food-related items as they are delivered.Oversees full kitchen operations and may supervise additional staff or volunteer assistance (depending on size and scope of workload).Implements a cost-effective food service program according to federal, state and local regulations that isa financially successful operation by helping to control food and labor costs.Ensures the preparation of all meals as planned, paying attention to food presentation and freshness.Ensures that standardized recipes are followed and appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in accordance with the CACFP meal requirements.Monitors the acceptance of menu items by children in the program and makes recommendations for menu changes accordingly.Solicits menu ideas from Head Start families to ensure that the menu is reflective of local culture and that menu items are familiar to children in addition to offering new foods for children and families to try.Acts as a resource and a team member with program staff to plan food-related experiences and presented in a manner that facilitates family-style meal services for children and classroom staff in a Head Start classroom and individual needs are met for infants and toddlers.Ensures that dishes are returned to the kitchen.Supports staff and parents in preparing meals and snacks for meetings, planning sessions and other special events as requested and approved by the center supervisor or Program Director.Ensures that dishes and equipment are cleaned and stored for the next meal.Responsible for proper receiving, inventory, storage of food, and clean-up of kitchen and equipment.Notifies supervisor of any safety or health issues or concerns.Ensure the contribution of articles, recipe ideas, etc., to Head Start newsletter on a regular basis.Is knowledgeable of children's dietary concerns and maintains updated records. Works with center directors, staff and/or medical offices, as needed, to ensure the proper documentation is on file and children with special dietary restrictions or limitations are safely fed in our programs.Health And Sanitation
Ensures that there is an established system for cleaning the kitchen and storage rooms so that they are always kept in a clean and sanitary manner.Reports any kitchen equipment not in good working order to the Head Start supervisor to ensure the kitchen remains safe and hazard-free and follows through on maintenance, repair, and replacement procedures.Ensures that all foods are prepared in a safe and sanitary manner.Responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation.Recordkeeping-Budget and Fiscal
Responsible for the period purchasing and regular maintenance of food to ensure quality, cost control and adequate inventory. Receives and accounts for food deliveries.Documents in the menu book, following required USDA/CACFP documentation, food purchased, prepared and served.Completes a weekly inventory of all…
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