Catering Manager

LifePath Christian Ministries•York, PA

32d

About The Position

Our Mission is to extend the love of Christ to our neighbors in need by providing food, shelter, and a connection to support services. SUMMARY OF POSITION: Coordinates and ensures food preparation, serving, and cleaning in an institutional setting to guests, volunteers, and staff in a way that reflects our vision, mission, and values. To be a Christ centered organization that is a compassionate shelter and vital community partner

Requirements

Excels in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to communicate with other staff
Enjoys menu planning and working in a team environment.
Able to create nutritional meals from available resources.
Able and willing to model Christ-likeness in conduct and conversation as described in our core values.
Good discernment with regard to people and situations; exercise patience, wisdom, and accountability within an environment of grace.
Computer literate, proficient with Microsoft Office software, internet and email
Three years food service experience in a restaurant or institutional setting.
5 years of full catering experience onsite and offsite.
ServSafe certification.
Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the ministry activities of LifePath Christian Ministries;
Subscribe to the LifePath Christian Ministries’ Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed;
Adhere to the policies of the LifePath Christian Ministries’ Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities

Event Planning: collaborating with clients to understand their catering needs and preferences and developing customized menus that meet their needs.
Hire, Train and supervise catering staff, volunteers, ensuring they are well prepared to deliver excellent service during events.
Oversee the financial aspects of catering operations, including negotiating contracts, setting prices.
Ensure that all food and beverage services adhere to health and safety regulations, maintaining a high quality of food.
Arrange with FSD and Warehouse Manager the transportation of food and catering equipment, managing the set up and breakdown of events.
Oversight over the Oliver Production, Storage and Distribution of frozen meals in the community.
Address client inquires and complaints promptly, ensuring a positive experience and fostering long term relationships with clients.
Assist with creating weekly/bi-weekly menu.
Meal set up and clean up.
Preparation of meals.
Assist with serving meals to community and guests.
Oversee volunteers and guests who assist in the kitchen and ensure all ServSafe food handling requirements are practiced.
Serve appealing and nutritionally balanced meals of reasonable portion.
Completion of all required food safety documentation.
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen to yield positive inspection results.
Ensure kitchen is properly cleaned up and closed/secured with no guests in the area.
Check freshness of food and rotate or discard out of date items.
Operate and clean various kitchen equipment.
Provide guidance and encouragement to guests doing tasks in kitchen/dining room.
Accepts donations thru pantry and completes all required documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in weekly production meetings and monthly training.