Food Service Manager

Job Objective : This position will ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Food Service department.

Essential Functions :

• Supervise food preparation and ensure that clients are satisfied
• Ensure all food items and products are stored, prepared and served according to prescribed standards and all applicable rules and regulations
• Provide supervision and guidance to kitchen employees
• Overseeing the training of employees to ensure the safe operation of kitchen equipment and utensils and the proper handling of heavy items and hazardous materials
• Develop menus according to prescribed frequency and duration
• Order kitchen materials and ingredients based on the menu and availability
• Maintain clean working environments according to all applicable rules and regulations
• Maintain adequate inventory levels and conduct weekly inventories
• Ensure department operates within budget
• Generate and submit all required reports including, but not limited to, food expense, commodities, donations, and interagency statistics

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : High School diploma or equivalent

Experience :

• Minimum three years' experience in a similar position
• Purchasing, inventory management & food cost control
• Culinary, operational, and management
• Managing a diverse kitchen staff in a restaurant.
• Purchasing, inventory management & food cost control experience
• Online purchasing systems, excel and database management

Certifications / Licenses :

• Certified Food Handler certification (within 90 days of employment)
• ServeSafe Certification (within 90 days of employment)

Skills / Abilities :

• Ability to interact with clients, employees and supervisors with tact, courtesy and gracious hospitality
• Ability to effectively supervise, coordinate and motivate kitchen staff
• Ability to effectively manage employee schedules, food orders and food quality, sanitary inspections, and kitchen equipment

Supervisory Responsibility : Supervision of Food Service staff

Physical Requirements : Include speaking, hearing and vision; manual dexterity; bending, squatting and walking; lifting, pulling, pushing materials up to 80 pounds;

standing for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel : Local

Driving : Driving is required. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions : Work is performed in a commercial kitchen; weekend work is required

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission : The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.