Assistant Manager, Food Service

LADACIN Network•Lakewood, NJ

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About The Position

LADACIN Network, Inc. is seeking a dependable and dedicated Assistant Manager, Food Service I to join its food services team. The position helps oversee kitchen and dietary procedures while ensuring compliance with ServSafe Guidelines and School and Adult Nutrition Program requirements. The role supports a safe and sanitary food service environment and the specialized dietary needs of the students and clients served.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
ServSafe certification and completion of training in food services or current enrollment in a food service training program.
Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, food storage, and preparation practices.
Ability to understand and follow specialized dietary requirements and food allergy precautions.
Ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, including lifting, repetitive bending, pulling, pushing, and stooping.
Must satisfy criminal background, Central Registry, Child Abuse Registry, and drug screening checks.

Responsibilities

Follow ServSafe food safety guidelines and recognize potential biological, chemical, and physical food safety hazards.
Follow proper food handling procedures, including handwashing, glove use, appropriate dress, and prevention of cross-contamination.
Maintain knowledge of student and client food allergies and follow procedures to prevent exposure.
Monitor food temperatures and follow appropriate procedures for cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding hot and cold foods.
Purchase, receive, label, date, and safely store food and non-food items.
Follow and implement Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures and ensure compliance.
Assist with maintaining kitchen equipment and food service areas through regular inspections and monitoring.
Follow appropriate cleaning and sanitizing procedures and assist in implementing an effective cleaning program with kitchen staff.
Work collaboratively with the dietitian, speech-language pathologists, and kitchen teams with meal preparation as needed, including modified diet textures.
Understand and monitor specialized dietary modifications and individual dietary needs of students and clients.
Monitor the assembly and labeling of lunch trays according to the lunch roster.
Maintain production records and complete required paperwork and reports.
Perform duties that may involve moderate to strenuous activity, including lifting, repetitive bending, pulling, pushing, and stooping.
Cooperate with all licensing and accrediting requirements, including inspections, investigations, and inquiries.
Comply with LADACIN Network policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Food Service Technician II.