Dining Center Manager - Bernardston Senior Center

LifePath Inc.•Greenfield, MA

About The Position

The Congregate Dining Center Manager will be responsible for the overall operations of the Congregate Dining Center to include supervision of volunteers. The Congregate Dining Center is located in Bernardston, MA at the senior center. The role is scheduled for 9am to 1pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Requirements

Pleasant demeanor and collaborative nature; Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience working with elders; prior experience in food service and/or cooking
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Familiarity with the local social service network
Accurate mathematical and record keeping skills
Must be ServSafe certified or be willing to take a course and test to be ServSafe certified. LifePath pays for this certification.

Responsibilities

Manage all Dining Center operations.
Supervision of volunteers
Taking and recording advance meal reservations
Ensure the proper handling of food in alignment with LifePath’s food safety and sanitation procedures
Checking and ensuring proper food temperatures prior to serving food and ensure proper portion control
Serve meals and clean up following the meal
Report any inventory, safety, and other programmatic issues to site office staff
Requisitioning Dining Center supplies as needed
Provide data on nutrition services to the Program Director as needed
Seeking out and identifying hard-to-reach, isolated and withdrawn elders
Providing information to them on the nutrition program and other Home Care services
Provide information regarding nutrition education to Center participants
Serve as a liaison to outside agencies/individuals providing supportive services at the Dining Center, and work cooperatively with the Senior Center Director and the Council on Aging
Attend staff meetings or training sessions as designated by the Nutrition Program Director
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Nutrition Program Director