Camp Food Services Manager (Seasonal)

The Salvation Army

  • Burkesville, KY
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 19 hours ago
Location: Burkesville, KYAbout this opportunity: (Seasonal)Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the day-to-day operations of a Food Services program; 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.Key responsibilities:Supervisory Responsibilities (40%)Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of subordinate personnel; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with recipes, quality standards and health regulation; conducts performance evaluations and provides salary and hiring/firing recommendations.Develops, administers, and monitors the departmental budget working.Position will serve as a day-time, evening or weekend manager for the entire facility along with the rest of the full-time professional staff. This includes “Manager on Duty” responsibilities.Supervises and monitors the cooking and presentation of meals to ensure compliance with recipes and health standards; ensures appropriate utilization of surplus and leftovers.Food Coordination Responsibilities (25%)Purchases food and commodities in appropriate quantities and at economical prices; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with the food budget.Plans menus and selects recipes ensuring nutritionally balanced meals.Supervises the maintenance and organization of the food and kitchen supplies inventory; ensures inventory is maintained at adequate level and that food is properly rotated and discarded when necessary.Coordinates arrangements and supervises activities for special events.Kitchen Implementation Responsibilities (20%)Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.Administrative Responsibilities (10%)Prepares and maintains statistical records of meals serviced and donations received.Creates, maintains, and updates reports as required.Liaison Responsibilities (5%)Serves as liaison to food service vendors, the food bank, and external contacts; builds and maintains relationships with each.What we are looking for in you:High School Diploma or G.E.D.,andFive years progressively responsible experience in food service management with at least one year experience in a supervisory capacity,orAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Food Manager’s Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to cook, taste and smell food.
Ability to drive vehicle in safe manner and in compliance with all laws and regulations.
Duties are performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.
Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) frequently.Work is performed in an office and kitchen environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.Why work for us?The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…
  • Passionate
  • Compassionate
  • Uplifting
  • Brave
  • Trustworthy
Additional Information:All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.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

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