Food Service Manager

Wheeler Mission; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Mission seeks a dedicated Food Service Manager to oversee kitchen operations for a Christ-centered ministry serving the homeless. The role involves menu planning, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with health standards while creating a safe, clean, and supportive environment. Ideal candidates possess 2 years of kitchen experience and a strong commitment to mission-driven work.

Qualifications

• 2 years commercial kitchen experience required.
• 1 year kitchen staff supervision experience necessary.
• SERV Safe Certification or ability to attain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all operational aspects of kitchen management.
• Supervises food service workers and volunteers.
• Plans menus and manages inventory.

Skills

Adaptability

Conflict Resolution

Team Management

Guest/Customer Focus

Planning

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma/HSE

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Paycom

Job description

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Description

Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed. Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.

Position Description

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501 (c) 3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious. We are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. Wheeler Mission Ministries considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of Wheeler Mission ministries have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed. Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.

Job Title: Food Service Manager

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Bloomington Location

Full or Part-time: Full-Time

Completion Date: November 2023

Team: CFM Bloomington

Position Summary

Oversees all operational aspects of kitchen management. Including inventory control, menu planning, maintaining board of health required forms and practices, and performing regular cleaning and maintenance checks of equipment. Supervises food service workers such as Food Service Associates, volunteers, assigned site staff, and program guests in a collaborative effort to serve nutritious meals to approximately 100 – 350 guests, maintain a safe and clean environment, and work with grace. This is a fast-paced environment that serves three meals per day, seven days per week, heavily utilizing donations to provide meals to guests.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Brief description of duties in order of priority

Oversees Kitchen Staff: Ensures meals are served to guests by assigned staff. Includes:

• Leads kitchen staff in preparing and serving meals to guests at WM
• Works with and supervises site staff, volunteers, and guests for meal preparation, serving, and clean up
• Prepares weekly staffing and shift schedules, adjusting for the volume of guests and special events, and approves time in payroll system
• Trains staff in cooking techniques, proper serving, usage of machines, and essential health and safety requirements
• Conducts annual performance reviews
• Ensures staff stay current on their certifications
  
  

Kitchen: Responsible for the kitchen and serving areas of CFMB:

• Maintains a safe and clean kitchen environment that meets all applicable state, county, and city statutes and codes and complies with best practices standards
• Ensures that any breakdowns, malfunctions, or damage to equipment in the kitchen is attended to and reported to the Director on a timely basis
• Utilizes available equipment or plans in advance to procure cookware and other needed items
• Oversees Health Department Inspections
  
  

Meal Preparation: The CFMB provides 3 healthy and appropriate meals per day. The Food Service Manager:

• Plans menus utilizing available materials, within budgets, and guidelines
• Places food orders
• Manages inventory
• Varies menu to ensure that meals cover a healthy balance of nutritional content and seasonal dishes
• Plans appropriately for prep, cooking, serving, and clean up ensuring that meals are completed on time and are served at the appropriate temperature.
• Gathers feedback and changes menus based on overall guest preferences.
  
  

Oversees Budget: Is responsible for managing the budget and staying within assigned limits

Reporting Relationships

Food Service Associate I and II, Volunteers, Volunteer Groups, Staff from site assigned to meals

Competencies Required

Unique for this job

Unique for this job

For managers of people

Adaptability

Conflict Resolution

Builds Effective Teams

Guest/Customer Focus

Planning

Delegates

Relates Well to Others

Develops Staff

Prioritizing

Directs Staff

Timeliness

Communicates Effectively

Collaboration

Solves Problems

Patience

Gives Performance Feedback

Education/Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years commercial kitchen experience
• 1 year kitchen staff supervision experience
• High School Diploma/HSE
• SERV Safe Certification or ability to attain upon hire
  
  

Required Knowledge Areas For Success

• Industrial kitchens machine operations, care and effective usage
• Required commercial kitchen health and safety standards
• De-escalation techniques
• Volunteer management
  
  

Technical/Software Knowledge

• Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including email, Word, and Excel
• Basic Proficiency in Paycom
  
  

Mission Alignment

• Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible
• Follows the Four Pillars of Christ-centered grace-based, trauma informed, and strengths focused environment.
• Alignment with WM values
• Adherence to WM Employee Policies
  
  

Physical Requirements

To perform the essential job functions of this position, a candidate must be capable of performing many physical functions including:

• Walking short distances with the ability to ascend and descend stairs
• Physical dexterity sufficient to type and operate standard kitchen and office equipment
• Physical ability to perform normal culinary functions with the endurance to remain standing for long
• periods of time
• Strength to lift donations, food items and equipment up to 30 pounds
  
  

Other Requirements For Employment

• The Food Service Manager must be willing to work evenings or weekends as needed.
• The Food Service Manager will travel to other Wheeler Sites on occasion for off-site meetings
• Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license and have a driving record without major moving violations, including convictions for DUI, Reckless Driving, or Driving While Suspended. Must be insurable according to standards established by Wheeler Mission’s risk management insurance agency.
• Conflict of Interest Policy and Confidentiality Policy
• Post-offer acceptable background check required for all positions
• 1+ years of sobriety
• All employees must sign and adhere to WM Drugs and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs or alcohol and illegal drug use. Candidates must submit to and pass a drug and/or alcohol test. This drug and/or alcohol testing may occur any time after the applicant receives a conditional offer of employment.
  
  

Disclaimer: Although WMM has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, WMM reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of WMM, at any time, with or without advance notice. This position description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This position description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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