Supervisor, Catering

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver • Denver, CO

12d • $25 - $27

About The Position

The Catering Supervisor coordinates meal delivery to shelters and remote Women’s Emergency Services locations, working with the Food Services Manager, Kitchen Supervisors, and Director of Food Services. The role supports food safety and regulatory compliance, maintains meal quality, coordinates timely deliveries, and schedules catering team members across shelter locations. The supervisor also directs volunteers who prepare sandwiches and sack lunches, communicates vehicle issues, travels regularly to meal service sites, and supervises catering drivers and team members, including timesheets and weekly department meetings. Regular and predictable attendance is required, and some overtime may be required.

The position also participates in team activities and staff training, supports special projects, maintains confidentiality, and performs other duties as assigned. Catholic Charities describes its work as serving people in need through seven ministries and providing a mission-driven, inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• Experience in supervision and/or food distribution and catering.
• Strong communication skills.
• Organized and able to work with little or no supervision.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and a diverse client base.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school, plus six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems, handle situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Plan meal deliveries to each shelter in coordination with the Food Services Manager and Kitchen Supervisors.
• Ensure food safety protocols are followed in accordance with Health department guidelines.
• Maintain standards and quality control for meals provided to remote Women’s Emergency Services locations.
• Communicate vehicle issues to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Ensure food deliveries arrive at and depart from remote WES locations on time.
• Work with the Director of Food Services to ensure catering procedures are followed.
• Schedule catering team members for all shelter locations for every meal.
• Post and communicate written schedules for each food service location one week in advance.
• Direct volunteer management for sandwich and sack lunch preparation.
• Travel regularly, as necessary, to sites related to meal service distribution.
• Ensure compliance with CACFP program requirements and food safety standards.
• Use creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Supervise catering drivers and team members, oversee their timesheets, and conduct weekly department meetings.
• Participate as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing, and problem solving.
• Participate in required staff trainings and programs, undertake special projects, and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Robust training curriculum, including training in de-escalation and safety, mental health first aid, substance abuse and mental health, human trafficking, and trauma-informed care.
• Extensive paid time off, with four weeks’ accrual for new employees and increases based on tenure.
• 15 paid holidays annually; holiday pay is included when a holiday is worked.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an Agency contribution of 4% and a match of up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of three PPO medical plans, with the Agency paying 90% of employee premiums and 75% of dependent premiums.
• Dental and vision coverage beginning the first day of the month following the start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree