Food Services Manager ll

Salvation Army Austin; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Food Services Manager to oversee the operations of a commercial kitchen. This role involves planning menus, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service management and excellent communication skills. Join a mission-driven organization that values community service and offers a supportive work environment, where your contributions will help make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Medical

403B

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management and supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and culinary arts.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises food service operations in a commercial kitchen.
• Plans menus, manages inventory, and ensures compliance with health standards.

Skills

Food Safety Practices

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

911 S Brook St, Louisville, KY 40203, USA Req #35146

Monday, May 5, 2025

Location: Louisville, KY

Position Type:Food Services Manager

Directs, supervises and evaluates the full operations of a food service program of a commercial kitchen; plans and develops menus; purchases food and maintains an adequate level of inventory for program needs; prepares and administers a food budget; ensures food service program operates in compliance with health standards and regulations; supervises, schedules, evaluates, and participates in the work of kitchen personnel including the cooking and serving of meals.

About this opportunity:

Key responsibilities:

• Supervises the maintenance and organization of the food and kitchen supplies inventory; ensures inventory is maintained at adequate level and that food is properly rotated and discarded when necessary.
• Prepares and maintains statistical records of meals served and donations received.
• Monitors kitchen and dining areas to ensure continued compliance with safety and sanitary regulations.

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. degree or some formal education and certification in the culinary arts and basic food safety practices for preparing and serving food. Degree in culinary arts preferred,

AND

• Two to three years progressively responsible experience in food service management with at least six months experience in a supervisory capacity,

OR

• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong customer service skills are required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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 seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Ability to perform mathematical computations.

Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends:

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying heavy objects (50 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Work is performed in an environment where there may be a little physical discomfort associated with changes in temperature, physical effort associated with cleaning and demonstrating fitness equipment as well as discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

May be exposed to heat and refrigeration

Employee Benefits

• Medical
• 403B
• Paid Time OFF

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The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, training and mentoring employees, and offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member, or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that isDoing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Job Type: Full-time

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Louisville, KY 40203 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40203: Relocate before starting work (Required)
• 911 S Brook St, Louisville, KY 40203, USA