Food Service Manager

College of Southern Idaho; Buhl (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Southern Idaho is seeking a Head Start kitchen supervisor to oversee meal preparation and service for multiple groups of children daily. You will supervise assistants and volunteers, ensure compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start standards, and support nutrition planning with consultants.

You will modify menus for cultural needs and special diets, maintain sanitary conditions, track meals, and manage purchases within the program budget, while engaging with staff and parents in

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals from scratch and using standardized recipes.
• Completion of nutrition courses.
• Current State of Idaho Food Handlers Certificate or willingness to complete before start date.
• One year supervisory experience in the food service industry.
• Eighteen years of age or older.
• Ability to operate kitchen appliances (food processor, dishwasher, can opener).
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and perform basic math computations.
• Current driver's license.
• Criminal background check required before hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation and service of meals for Head Start/Early Head Start participants.
• Supervise staff and volunteers; provide guidance to area cooks.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in kitchen, storage, and dining areas.
• Record and monitor meal counts in the program's tracking system.
• Purchase food and kitchen items within Federal guidelines and budget.
• Collaborate with staff to share nutrition information and recipes.

Skills

Kitchen appliances operation

Communication skills

Reading & math

Nutrition knowledge

State food handler cert

Driver's license

Criminal record check

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Supervise the preparation and service of food in a Head Start kitchen that serves more than one group of children per day. Supervise assistant cook and volunteers, provide technical assistance to area cooks, and maintain compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards, District Health Department and USDA requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL:

1. Experience preparing meals from scratch and working with standardize recipes
2. Completion of nutrition courses
3. Current State of Idaho Food Handlers Certificate or willing to complete prior to start date
4. One year supervisory experience within the food service industry
5. Eighteen years of age or older
6. Operate several kitchen appliances i.e. food processor, dishwasher and can opener
7. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
8. Basic computer skills
9. Ability to read and perform basic math computations
10. Current driver's license
11. Complete criminal record check from Department of Health & Welfare’s Criminal History Unit prior to consideration for hire

ADDITIONAL:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds in repetitive motion with reasonable accommodation.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL:

1. Treat participants, fellow staff and community members with positive regard.
2. Prepare meals for Head Start/Early Head Start participants following menus prepared by the nutrition consultant along with the work plan outlined in the Head Start/Early Head Start Nutrition Work Plan.
3. Make menu modifications needed to reflect the culture of the families served with approval of the nutrition consultant.
4. Make menu modifications for children requiring special diets.
5. Maintain sanitary conditions in the Head Start/Early Head Start kitchen, food storage and eating area.
6. Record and monitor meal count in Program’s tracking system.
7. Purchase food and kitchen items in compliance with Federal guidelines while staying within assigned budget.
8. Allocate purchases on summary sheet and bank software.
9. Collaborate with center staff to provide nutrition information, recipes, menus and food safety information to Head Start/Early Head Start participants and staff.
10. Responsible for ordering, shopping, storage and use of food items.
11. Utilize the Head Start/Early Head Start kitchen and eating area as a tool for parent involvement.
12. Participate in an individualized continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid.

ADDITIONAL:

• Prepare food for staff and parent training.
• Collaborate with education staff to design and demonstrate food experiences in the classroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Operate several kitchen appliances i.e. food processor, dishwasher and can opener
2. Ability to communicate
3. Ability to read and perform basic math computations

Required Experience

1. Experience preparing meals from scratch and working with standardize recipes
2. One year supervisory experience within the food service industry