| Food Services Manager |
| Date Posted: 11/12/2008 Location: Los Angeles/Long Beach |
| Union Station Homeless Services
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SUMMARY: The Food Services Manager oversees all aspects of the food services program at Union Station’s 412 S. Raymond location. The Manager ensures that Food Services are provided in a pleasing, efficient, timely, and cost effective manner and that food service volunteers are supervised in food preparation and food safety in a friendly and welcoming environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, but are not limited to the following:
• Oversee and participate in all aspects of daily meal preparation, service and clean-up to ensure that meals are served in an orderly and timely fashion.
• Coordinate and manage all food-related aspects of Union Station’s Dinners-in-the Park on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter
• Oversee the distribution of food and supplies sufficient and appropriate for the meal services at off-site service centers and of events organized by Union Station.
• Develop appetizing, nutritious menus utilizing donated and purchased food supplies.
• With the In-Kind Donations Manager, monitors food and supply inventories to ensure their availability at all times and their safe and secure storage.
• Purchase food and supplies at the lowest reasonable costs from public and private suppliers.
• Interact with area food and shelter providers to coordinate sharing of food resources.
• Organize and supervise on-site meals for the following major holiday celebrations: Black History Month; July 4th; Mexican Independence Day; and Christmas.
• Assist in development of the annual budget for food and supplies and monitors it during the budget year. Keep monthly statistics of meals served and expenses. Prepare monthly and yearly reports.
• Conduct all reporting necessary for FEMA and government surplus food programs.
• Initiates program policies relating to food service; ensure that these are carried out.
• Develop standards of health and safety in the kitchen in compliance with City, County, and State Health Department guidelines; ensure that such guidelines are implemented and followed.
• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of small equipment and general kitchen area.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, training and retreats.
• Work in a team atmosphere with other members of the Community and Volunteer Programs Department.
• Provide a hospitable and welcoming atmosphere for patrons, volunteers, donors, and the community at-large.
• Provide a collegial environment for the kitchen volunteers; trains and supervises these volunteers in the preparation, service, and clean-up meals.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Able to work overtime and weekends on a regular basis.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficient with office communication equipment and machines (telephone, copier, calculator, fax machine, personal computer, computer printer).
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
• Professional Food Manager Certification recognized by the State of California.
• 2 or more years of commercial kitchen and food preparation experience
• 2 years of managerial experience
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