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Word Of Life Fellowship Inc; Pottersville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Word Of Life Fellowship Inc. seeks a seasoned Culinary Manager to lead the kitchen operations, oversee budgeting and menu planning, and supervise Chefs, Cooks, volunteers, and students. You will coordinate with vendors, ensure health and safety standards, and guide seasonal catering and events.

The role requires Serve-Safe certification, formal culinary training preferred, and ability to manage staff and meals at scale within a faith-based community setting.

Qualifications

• Serve-Safe Certification required.
• Formal culinary training preferred; 5+ years in lieu of formal training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of culinary services at the facility.
• Meet budgetary objectives and manage expenses.
• Hire, schedule, train, evaluate, and resolve conflicts among staff.
• Plan and execute menus, dining events, and catered functions.
• Coordinate with vendors and facility services for equipment and repairs.
• Ensure health and safety codes are maintained and enforced.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff Training

Vendor relations

Menu planning

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Purpose: Provide leadership in the kitchen while also preparing meals and facilitating the general operations of the culinary program.Seasonal Purpose: Oversees all aspects of culinary services at his / her facility, including, but not limited to: budgets, menus, presentation, quality & quantity of foods purchased, prepared, and served, snack shack, dining room, and all catered and special events.Core Responsibilities:Oversee all aspects of culinary services at his / her facility (seasonal).Meet budgetary objectives.Personnel – Hiring recommendations, proper documentation, scheduling, evaluations, conflict resolution, and training of staff.Teaching, training, and oversight of Chef’s, Cooks, Hourly Staff, Volunteers & Students.Purchasing food and beverages, as well as minor equipment, within the budgetary guidelines given. Makes recommendations for larger equipment needs and facility improvements. (seasonal)Interacting with vendors (including sales reps and delivery drivers) in a professional manner.Planning and catering special functions, as needed.Working with Property Services to maintain, monitor, and repair equipment and facilities, as needed.Coordinate with facility management for staffing and other needs. (seasonal)Monitor quality and quantity of end results to ensure a consistent product and service level from year to year.Maintain applicable portions of the NYS Health Code and work with CSA and Property Services to quickly correct any deficiencies.Any other tasks / duties as assigned by the Culinary Manager or Sous Chef.This position often works with the leadership team at his / her facility to coordinate needs for various events, functions, meal times, staffing, etc. (seasonal)Frequent communication with the Culinary Manager or Sous Chef, as appropriate.Personal and professional growth and development based on yearly goalsExpected to attend all-staff meetings, both for all WOL as well as all facility meetings, unless schedule dictates otherwise. Meets with supervisor on a regular (often weekly) basis to discuss health of the department and any needs he / she may have.Training needed: Serve-Safe Certification; Competent at using MS Office (including Outlook, Excel, and Word); Formal Culinary Training preferred.Direct reports: Chefs, Cooks, Hourly Staff, Volunteers & StudentsOther: This job requires the staff member to be able to lift boxes, pots, pans, etc. that weigh up to 50 pounds on occasion. It may also require bending, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, grasping and repetitive motionsQualifications:A clear personal testimony of faith in ChristAgreement with Word of Life’s vision, mission, Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct.A willingness to learn and grow in the ministry responsibilities mentioned below.Must be competent in all aspects of culinary services, and proficient in multiple areas.Must be skilled at written and oral communication within WOL to other departments, within his / her team at each facility, as well as with guests, vendors, and other staff.Serve-Safe Certification required.Formal Culinary training preferred (5-years min. experience in lieu of formal training)