GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice dedicated to fighting systemic injustices creating pathways out of poverty and crisis and transforming its integrated comprehensive services advocacy initiatives and inclusive community GLIDE empowers individuals families and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of societys most pressing issues including poverty housing and homelessness and racial and social justice. GLIDEs mission is to create a radically inclusive just and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Manager of Food Services (AMFS) is responsible for the daily management and oversight of GLIDEs food services including all activities associated with the planning and preparation of all high-quality and nutritious food served in GLIDEs Daily Free Meals Program. She/he partners with the Meals Program manager to coordinate menu planning. Procurement of food and kitchen supplies and food-related logistics for daily meal service annual holiday events special events and large GLIDE meetings.
The AMFS is expected to model and coach GLIDEs values exemplary customer service outstanding job performance peaceful problem resolution and respectful client management. Work responsibilities will at times require long days and/or evening or weekend responsibilities. Excellent attendance is required with schedule flexibility determined by program and operational need including nights weekends and holidays.
Essential Functions:
Provide direction and oversight of the planning preparation and presentation of all food and meals necessary for the successful operation of GLIDEs Daily Free Meals Program.
Direct cooks prep cooks volunteers and GA/Community Service workers in the storage preparation and presentation of all meals bagged lunches catered food etc.
Maintain and review written inventory of all food beverage and meal program supplies to meet the daily menu nutritional and service requirements for the program.
With Meals Program Manager prepare orders for food beverage and meal program supplies following menu plans and stockroom inventory within annual budget guidelines.
Ensure all food materials and supplies are properly stored or refrigerated. Monitor food handling practices for all staff volunteers and GA/Community Service workers who are engaged in food preparation presentation and/or service.
Maintain main kitchen and prep room equipment and storage in an orderly clean condition throughout the day ensuring written cleaning and sanitation schedule is followed.
Partner with Meals Program Manager to coordinate menu food preparation and other food-related logistics for large meeting and/or event requests.
Consistently communicate responsibilities and expectations to staff and volunteers through regular observation and feedback to ensure quality standards and service; Monitor and report punctuality and performance.
Coach (and model) outstanding customer service successful job performance and timely and compassionate problem resolution.
Minimum Qualifications:
AA Degree in Culinary and /or Food Service Management certification; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5 years direct experience working within a commercial or institutional kitchen setting.
Working knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and hold a valid CA managers food handling card.
Oversee the sanitation and temperature documentation.
Able to consistently produce accurate and professional work products attention to detail is essential. Experience working in a community-based social service agency with oppressed marginalized and homeless populations.
Excellent food service food prep cooking menu planning and development abilities. Ability to prioritize work and the ability to multi-task within specific timelines. Works well under pressure while ensuring quality is maintained and safety and sanitation guidelines are observed.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a group to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively.
Job requires a willingness to lead take charge offer direction take on responsibilities and challenges and at the same time let co-workers advise when necessary.
Able to provide useful and productive solutions to complex issues. Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Demonstrated ability to assess challenging situations before they occur and successfully intercede with others to avoid conflict or an incident.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with difficult individuals (e.g. angry loud) in a skilled manner.
Demonstrates a commitment to learning and working respectfully with people different from themselves.
Commitment to GLIDEs mission values and philosophy.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 50 pounds move up and down stairs bend at the waist to lift boxes have the able to stand for extended periods of time and work in a hot kitchen.
Ability to work on a computer and see details of objects at close range.
Ability to hear within normal range and communicate effectively.
Sit or stand comfortably and the ability to navigate throughout office spaces (via elevator or stairs).
$65000 - $70000 a year
This is a fulltime (40 hours/week) Exempt position.
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