Food Service Manager

Hill Country Community Action Association; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc. seeks a Food Service Manager II to oversee timely meal preparation and service per federal nutrition standards and Texas codes.

The role manages the Center Kitchen, inventory, equipment maintenance, and safety procedures, including data entry of meal services in the Center Director's absence. Responsibilities include proper portioning, temperature monitoring, and daily documentation, maintaining clean facilities, coordinating grocery orders, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; preferred experience in food handling/serving the underprivileged or in HCCAA programs.
• Ability to work as a team member with effective communication and courtesy toward diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain records and understand written/verbal instructions; ability to learn computer software as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with regulations and ensure proper portions are served and documented daily.
• Monitor temperatures for safe handling and document results daily.
• Maintain health and safety standards; keep work and storage areas neat and clean.
• Post menus signed by a dietician, with substitutions as needed.
• Manage inventory of kitchen equipment and food products; submit weekly grocery orders.
• Oversee delivery, handling and storage of products; manage waste storage.
• Assist with center operations and data entry of meal services when Center Director is unavailable.
• Attend trainings as required; perform other tasks as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (encouraged)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc.

Job Description

Food Service Manager II FLSA STATUS: Non- Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Multi-Service Senior Center Director EFFECTIVE DATE: __________________

HEADQUARTERS:

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Food Service Manager II is responsible for the timely preparation and serving of meals in accordance with Federal Nutrition Service Standards and the Texas Administrative Code and any other requirements.

He/she is responsible for the management of the Center Kitchen to include inventory control, maintaining equipment in good repair and incorporating appropriate safety and sanitation procedures ensuring that daily routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, safe, and consistent with food service delivery standards. He/she will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Center in the absence of the Center Director to include data entry of meal services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare meals in accordance with regulations.
• Ensure that proper and accurate portions of food items are served and document results daily.
• Monitor temperatures for safe food handling and document results daily.
• Ensure that all health and safety requirements are followed, and that work and storage areas are kept neat and clean.
• Assure that menus signed by a dietician are posted in the kitchen and Center; include any substitutions.
• Keep a proper and up-to-date inventory of all kitchen equipment and food products.
• Care for and clean utensils, pans and equipment; complete documentation of such weekly.
• Submit grocery orders to Central Office or contracted food supplier each week.
• Shop for groceries locally as needed.
• Oversee the delivery, handling, and storage of all products and supplies.
• Maintain proper storage and control of waste.
• Deliver Home Delivered Meals as needed.
• Assist with cleaning the Center facility as needed.
• Manage day-to-day Center operations, including data entry of meal services, in the absence of the Center Director.
• Enter personal time worked in the Automated Time Keeping system (Employee Web Services).
• Attend trainings as required.
• Perform other tasks as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED. Preferred: Experience in food handling and preparation and/or service delivery to the underprivileged or experience in HCCAA Programs.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work as a team member; ability to communicate effectively, maintaining courtesy at all times; ability to be respectful of and work effectively with individuals from various ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, and cultural backgrounds. Be flexible and have well-developed interpersonal skills. Be able to maintain records and clearly understand written or verbal instruction. Ability to learn computer software as needed.

OTHER

Professional in manner and attire. No record of a conviction which would contraindicate employment; must have a valid Texas driver's license and a reliable vehicle with current vehicle liability insurance. Be non-judgmental Must comply with all HCCAA Policies and maintain confidentiality in all phases of agency operations. Have a current health card as required by public health laws.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

Kitchen equipment, computer, fax machine, 10-key calculator, copier, and telephone.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires standing, sitting, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate kitchen equipment, standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must relate and interact with other employees. Bilingual skills are encouraged.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Rarely called upon to work outside of the normal 8-5 work day or work odd schedules. Occasional travel to staff meetings or workshops as required. All information associated with the Agency is confidential.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Accrual of sick and vacation leave, health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, 125 Cafeteria Plan, up to 15 paid holidays per year. Options for employee paid benefits. Note: Eligibility for benefits is based on Personnel Policies & Procedures and benefits are subject to change.

FLSA STATUS DISCLAIMER

FLSA status is based in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Any changes in the act which will affect the FLSA status will be adhered to. When wages exceed the position entry level due to tenure, the Exempt/Non-exempt status will be designated accordingly.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RECEIPT

I have read the Food Service Manager II Job Description and acknowledge its receipt with my signature below. I feel that I am qualified and able to perform all duties as outlined. I also understand that any misrepresentation of facts regarding my qualifications is grounds for immediate termination. I understand that my job may not be limited to those listed as their exact nature may vary as program, project elements, and priorities change in the future. I understand that this job description may be updated as needed.

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Employee Signature Date

As supervisor of the Food Service Manager II position, I have received a copy of this job description and acknowledge its receipt with my signature below.

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Supervisor Signature Date