Food Service Manager (Full-Time)

Ymcaofcm; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Access to YMCA facilities

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision and Life Insurance

403b Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Ymcaofcm in Worcester is seeking a full-time Food Service Manager to oversee meal preparation and ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment for students and members. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance with health regulations, cooking meals, and managing food stocks.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, relevant food service experience, and excellent interpersonal skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of $24/hr, generous PTO, and access to YMCA facilities.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related experience in food service preferred.
• Current ServSafe Certification and Allergen Awareness Training preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Fluent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Basic mathematical skills for calculations in measurements.
• General knowledge of computer usage is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for students and maintain a clean kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with health department regulations.
• Maintain food service equipment and storage areas in sanitary condition.
• Assist with meal counts and production records.
• Communicate and interact courteously with students and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving

Communication

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Under the Supervision of the Executive Director, the Food Service Manager prepares nutritious and attractive meals for students and members while maintaining a clean kitchen and observing all health department regulations to create a safe and healthy work environment.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of Federal guidelines for Child Nutrition Program, Summer Food Serving Program and CACFP and all applicable District, state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations, and ensure compliance.
• Experience or knowledge as a short-order cook
• Knowledge and follows all safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to food handling.
• Maintains food service equipment, utensils, storage areas, food preparation, and serving areas in a sanitary condition in compliance with current health standards.
• Assist with implementing the menu plans according to daily nutrition requirements; check prepared foods for flavor, appearance, and temperature according to requirements.
• Inventory, verify supply delivery and accuracy, and rotate into existing stock.
• Help with daily meal counts and production records; regularly check and maintain records of fridge and freezer temperatures in compliance with CACFP Regulations.
• Cook and serve students' meals while maintaining awareness of students’ allergies and food restrictions.
• Report safety, sanitary, fire hazards, and other concerns to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow and maintain knowledge of all YMCA policies and procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness and proper grooming.
• Professionally represent the program and interact thoughtfully and courteously with parents, students, staff, volunteers, and the community.
• Participate in training connected to the food program
• Maintain appropriate certifications and attend in-service trainings and staff meetings.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience working in a school setting, in a food service position or with students is strongly preferred.
• Possession of current ServSafe Certification and Allergen Awareness Training strongly preferred. Otherwise must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work well with others from diverse backgrounds, skillful in solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, able to make sound judgments and decisions, work independently with minimum supervision, problem solve, maintain composure in stressful situations and a great team player and positive role model for others.
• Able to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English, effectively present information and respond effectively to questions one‑on‑one or in a group setting. Able to read and interpret documents, instructions, manuals and write routine reports.
• Mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals and able to compute rate, ratio, percent and volume.
• General knowledge of computer usage and proficient with MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook.

Job Type

Full‑time (Non‑Exempt)

Schedule

Mondays through Fridays from 8:00am - 4:30pm

Pay and Benefits

$24.00/hr with generous PTO, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Medical, Dental, Disability, Life, Vision and Pet Insurance, and the ability to participate in a 403b Retirement Savings Plan. Once fully vested, the YMCA will pay into a retirement account (403a) for you with an employer match.