Associate Director of Food Services

Job Description

Job Description

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Are you ready to embark on a new career endeavor?

Join The Doe Fund on our mission to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism by providing holistic services, housing, and work opportunities to the under-served populations including the formerly homeless and incarcerated, disconnected youth, veterans, and people living with AIDS.

Our flagship transitional work program Ready, Willing & Able integrates paid work, occupational training, and holistic supportive services to facilitate an individual’s return to mainstream society.

Its flagship transitional work program Ready, Willing & Able integrates paid work, occupational training, and holistic supportive services to facilitate an individual’s return to mainstream society.

The program has been replicated in cities across the country.

The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $65 million and a full-time staff of 400+.

We are currently seeking an Associate Director of Food Services to manage and direct all food service activities of their assigned kitchen including but not limited to, menu development, food procurement and preparation;

kitchen staff, and trainee supervision and training, while maintaining budget parameters.

We offer a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, paid participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, discount gym memberships, paid holidays, and more.

The Ideal Candidate :

• You have a High School degree or equivalent
• You are a Chef or have related culinary training
• You have a minimum of five years’ experience in food preparation of varied areas including cooking, baking, salad, vegetables and soups.
• You have supervisory and food service training / education experience
• You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel

Key Responsibilities :

• Assists in developing nutritionally balanced and quality menus, considering production abilities and budgeted guidelines.
• Trains and supervises assigned kitchen staff and trainees
• Directs kitchen and meal service operating procedures for food service staff and trainees
• Maintains regular communication with facility director and staff to ensure a flexible food service / training program designed to meet changing needs
• Assures budget compliance in all controllable areas, including food, supplies, staff and trainee overtime
• Prepares meals regularly.
• Assures compliance with State Health Department regulations.
• Prepares monthly reporting of activities and goals of the Food Service Department.
• Responsible for compliance with various filing and reporting, including payroll, purchasing, and other financial reporting.
• Maintains quality assurance systems in daily food service operations.
• Purchases food and supplies, and assures proper storage and rotation of products.
• Provides training for staff and trainees to ensure competency in food handling, equipment use, and service standards.
• Maintains updated policies and procedures for Food Service operations.
• Assures adequate planning for emergencies, staffing changes, and other non-routine events.
• Responds to any other demands as they relate to the assigned kitchen’s operation.
• Any other duties as requested assigned or needed.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or efforts associated with this position.

Each responsibility listed is important to the successful performance of this job. The supervisor may assign job-related tasks or special projects in addition to the line items contained in the job description.

Interested?

Submit your application for review.

Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues.

All job offers are contingent upon the job applicant submitting proof that they are vaccinated by their start date or have approved medical or religious exemption as an accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.