Job Description
Job Description
Are you passionate about helping older adults in our community live healthier lives? Consider joining our team at SWIRCA & More! We provide hot, nutritious meals to local seniors and those in need through home delivery and neighborhood lunch sites throughout Southwestern Indiana. SWIRCA & More is currently hiring a Food Service Manager. The Food Service Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen. This position will be a working manager role and provide direct supervision to kitchen staff and the meals they provide. The position is responsible for supporting the Nutrition Coordinator in the completion of their duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure all meals provided meet Senior Nutrition Program Dietary Guidelines
- Oversee kitchen staff to ensure the kitchen is maintained and sanitary as required by local health codes
- Maintain the rules and regulations set forth by the state and local authority
- Maintain accurate inventory of food, supplies and equipment; all food must be properly stored, labeled, and rotated on shelves
- Delegate to kitchen staff daily job assignments and cleaning tasks
- Order food and supplies in a timely fashion based on menu requirements
- Maintain and work with a strict budget by monitoring food waste, overproduction, staff, and inventory.
- Direct kitchen staff and volunteers in proper food preparation and handling
- Able to work any position in the kitchen as necessary and to train new staff when needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Certified Dietary Manager Certification preferred but not required.
- Minimum of two years of experience in large quantity cooking in commercial kitchen
- Knowledge and understanding of public health, safety and proper food handling and sanitation standards and procedures
- Minimum of one year of experience with ordering and inventory
- Ability to break down and convert units of measure for ordering and cooking purposes
- Ability to properly operate and maintain equipment for a commercial kitchen
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work independently with good judgment
- Knowledge of geriatrics and current trends in older adult services
- Attend any job-related meetings or trainings
- Ability to work as a team including staff and volunteers
- Ability to report to work on time and to maintain a good attendance record on a regular basis
- Ability to obtain a ServSafe certification
- Basic computer skills for email, inventory spreadsheets, etc.
- Good physical health and personal hygiene
- Must have valid driver's license,
- Able to pass a drug screening, driver's license check & background check.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, use manual dexterity, multi-task, and use mathematics to convert units and ensure the proper amount of food is prepared. The employee will often be required to do heavy lifting of up to 25-50 pounds. The employee will use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and do quick, repetitive motions with fingers, hands and wrists. 95% of work is performed in a commercial kitchen.
Benefits
- Pay: $22.00/hr.
- 4-day work week: Tuesday – Friday from 5 AM – 2:30 PM
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans are available.