Food and Nutritional Services Manager

Victory Programs Inc • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food and Nutritional Services Manager is responsible for the overall coordination of the administrative and operational services/systems of the Food and Nutritional Services program. The Boston Living Center (BLC) is a drop-in day center in Boston’s Back Bay serving marginalized individuals in the community since the 80’s. The center has been helping to erase stigma and facilitate connections for its members through peer supported, congregate services, which aim to care for the whole individual, promoting stabilization and healthy connections through the lifespan.

Requirements

• Registered/Licensed Dietitian or Nutritionist required.
• Knowledge of menu planning, implementation, and design.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and engage successfully in multicultural settings with a diverse client and volunteer population.
• Demonstrated competence in service coordination and networking with other human service and healthcare providers.
• Ability to work cooperatively and supportively with other staff as a member of a management team.
• Strong organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with a diverse population.
• Knowledge and understanding of social determinants of health and the Principles of Harm Reduction.
• Must obtain and maintain valid ServSafe Manager certification.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Ability to work and relate to residents in a helpful, directive, and compassionate manner.
• Must be CPR certified (may be obtained upon hire)
• Completed TB screening (may be obtained upon hire)
• Three work related professional references; at least 2 from manager or supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience providing nutritional services to people living with chronic health conditions is preferred.
• 2 years food service experience working in a commercial food environment preferred.
• Minimum 2 years managerial experience is preferred.
• Experience in nutritional counseling preferred.
• Experience coordinating and evaluating programs.

Responsibilities

• Act in accordance with Victory Programs’ Standards of Excellence at all times, including maintaining professional ethics, boundaries and client confidentiality.
• Develop all menus for the BLC meals program.
• Purchase all food and supplies for the Food and Nutrition Services Program.
• Provide individual nutrition counseling sessions.
• Works with members to develop individualized nutrition plans managing illness, medication side effects and promoting wellness.
• Coordinate/Oversee the nutritional programming in conjunction with the Psychosocial Support Nutritionist at the Boston Living Center for members through cooking classes, nutrition workshops/classes and individual sessions.
• Oversee the general operation of the BLC daily meals program.
• Provide operational oversight to the BLC food pantry.
• Hire, train, evaluate and supervise all (3) full-time food and nutritional services program staff (i.e. Chef, Sous Chef, and Nutritionist) and student interns.
• Provides daily supervision for food and nutritional services volunteers in conjunction with the VPI Volunteer Coordinator and BLC Nutritionist.
• Ensure that the Food and Nutritional Services program is in compliance with all statutory and contractual requirements and that policies are being observed and administered by the staff in order to provide proper delivery of services of the highest quality.
• In partnership with the Program Director, oversee the yearly budget for meals program.
• Oversee regular inventory of supplies.
• Assist the Program Director to facilitate all reports and contractual requirements from funders regarding food and nutritional services programming.
• Assist with crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Maintain open communication, both written and verbal with the BLC program director and other managers.
• Collaborate with other community based and health care organizations as needed to advance the mission.
• Attend weekly supervision.
• Maintain required licensing certifications required for position.
• Attend staff meetings, training, seminars, workshops and rallies as requested by the supervisor.
• Represent the program(s) in the community and to designated funders, as requested by the supervisor.
• Identify resources supportive of the program mission.
• Perform any other duty or task that may be requested from time to time by your supervisor.

Benefits

• 75% health and 25% dental employer premium contribution
• 100% employer paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off package including vacation, sick, and personal time as well as holidays
• 4 personal days
• 160 sick hours
• 10 holidays
• 3 1/2 weeks of vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed