Food Programs Support Manager

Preble Street; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 85,411,000 - 90,922,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Preble Street in Portland, ME seeks a Food Programs Support Manager to oversee the Food Programs Warehouse and Distribution team, support satellite kitchens, and assist the Food Programs Director in program management.

The role requires 1-3 years supervisory experience in food services within social services, a ServSafe certification, and a willingness to work Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am - 6:30pm; competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years supervisory/management experience in food services operations in social services or nonprofit organization.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in food service management or related field, or comparable combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and manage all Mobile Food operations to ensure services are provided and staffing requirements are met.
• Ensure that established sanitation and safety standards are adhered to and maintained.
• Regularly work a full-time schedule, with consistent, predictable on-site attendance to meet program coverage needs, and work different and or extended shifts to meet program coverage needs, as needs arise.
• Assist in food and supplies inventory system and procedures as directed by Food Programs Director.
• ServSafe certification (must be obtained within 60 days of hire and continuously maintained thereafter).
• Ability to drive a box truck and other agency vehicles with a valid driver’s license and a good driving record; And ability to pack and unload trucks.

Skills

Supervisory/management experience

ServSafe certification

Driver's license

Box truck operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food service management or related field

Tools

Box truck operation

Job description

Job Details

Level: Management

Job Location: Preble Street - PORTLAND, ME 04101

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel

The Food Programs Support Manager assists the Food Programs Director's in all aspects of Food Programs management to ensure the provision of high-quality services in alignment with the agency mission through the supervision of the Food Programs Warehouse and Distribution team, functional management of the program, support of satellite kitchens, volunteer education and relations, and execution of programming, including receiving donations and food distribution. The MFS Manager also participates in program development and evaluation, resource and systems development, and community relations in support of the Program Director.

The schedule for this full-time (40 hours/week) position is Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am - 6:30pm

Qualifications

• 1-3 years supervisory/management experience in food services operations in social services or nonprofit organization.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in food service management or related field, or comparable combination of education and relevant experience.

Specific qualifications and responsibilities include

• Alignment with Preble Street’s mission and Positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty
• Lead shifts and manage all Mobile Food operations to ensure services are provided and staffing requirements are met.
• Ensure that established sanitation and safety standards are adhered to and maintained.
• Regularly work a full-time schedule, with consistent, predictable on-site attendance to meet program coverage needs, and work different and or extended shifts to meet program coverage needs, as needs arise.
• Assist in food and supplies inventory system and procedures as directed by Food Programs Director.
• ServSafe certification (must be obtained within 60 days of hire and continuously maintained thereafter).
• Ability to drive a box truck and other agency vehicles with a valid driver’s license and a good driving record; And ability to pack and unload trucks.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, with a pay rate of $30.78 /hour. Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:

• 4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time, 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time, 32 hours personal time, 12 Paid Holidays
• Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty.

Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Preble Street recognizes that Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+ people and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every qualification described in a job posting.

Our hiring process recognizes the value of various lived experiences and backgrounds when assessing candidates.

Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.