Food Service Manager

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Food Services Manager for its Birmingham Area Command. This role includes planning and overseeing food service operations, managing budgets, and supervising staff while ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates should possess a degree in culinary arts and relevant experience in food service management.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience planning, purchasing, and cooking for large groups.
• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to comply with health regulations and manage kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of food service program.
• Plan menus, purchase food, and maintain inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health department standards.

Skills

Food preparation and management

Meal planning

Budget preparation

Supervision

Food safety regulations

Education

Two year degree in food services, culinary arts

Job description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Food Services Manager position for the Birmingham Area Command located in Birmingham, AL., working full-time.

JOB SUMMARY :

Plans, coordinates, participates, supervises and evaluates the day-to-day operations of the Birmingham Area Command's Center of Hope food services program; plan and develops menus; purchases food and maintains an adequate level of inventory for the program needs; administers a food budget; ensures the food service program operates in compliance with health department standards and regulations; supervises, schedules, evaluates and participates in the work of kitchen personnel including cooking and serving of meals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of the principles and practices of food preparation and management. Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.

Knowledge of meal planning techniques.

Knowledge of basic dietary and basic nutritional needs. Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Knowledge of health regulations governing the operation of public kitchens.

Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate employees.

Ability to plan and cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner. Ability to ensure kitchen appliances are properly operated and maintained.

Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in an economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory.

Ability to ensure kitchen operations conforms with local, state, and federal health regulations.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES :

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.

Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and / or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves / ovens or cold freezers.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS :

SCHD (certified Food handler)

Jefferson County, AL Health Department

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Two year degree in food services, culinary arts, or related program

Three years experience planning, purchasing, and cooking meals for large groups with experience working in a supervisory capacity,

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

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.

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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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