Food Manager

OurCalling•Ferris, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Manager (FM) reports to the Executive Director - OCF and is a full-time, exempt leadership position responsible for leading all aspects of food services at OurCommunity. This includes sourcing, preparing, storing, and maintaining food; managing inventory and logistics; serving high-quality meals to Residents on time; maintaining a sanitary kitchen environment; and supervising kitchen staff and volunteers. The FM will initially establish these core systems within a temporary kitchen before scaling operations to the commercial facility once available. The FM is both food-focused and people-centric. Meals for Permanent Residents are prepared using basic ingredients donated by nonprofit food banks and purchased from grocery suppliers. The FM understands that preparing high-quality, delicious meals while building meaningful relationships is essential to the success of this role and to the mission of OurCommunity. This individual will work closely with the Volunteer Site Coordinator to maintain strong volunteer support and ensure food services are delivered with excellence. Strong collaboration and the ability to work well with others are essential.

Requirements

In-depth experience in kitchen health and safety regulations
Understands how faith, food, and people intersect
Outstanding communication and leadership skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Able to plan, organize and deliver meals in timely manner
Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities
Flexible and comfortable working in a busy and fluid startup environment
Highly attentive to detail, striving for excellence to ensure all premises are kept safe, clean, and functional
Self-starter, dependable, and responsible team player with a strong sense of ownership
Exceptional people skills and ability to positively relate to all kinds of people, including those who were formerly homeless
Able to work independently, demonstrating initiative
Strong time management skills
Demonstrated experience managing relationships with vendors, inspectors, etc.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand on feet for several hours at a time
A bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years’ relevant experience OR high school diploma with 5 years’ relevant experience
Demonstrable track record of success running a high-volume kitchen and producing tasty meals in either a commercial or institutional setting
A minimum of 1- 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Current Texas Food Manager’s Certification
Upholding a close and growing relationship as a disciple of Jesus Christ, living out Ephesians 4:1-6
Legal right to work in the USA

Nice To Haves

Experience with Notion software or other project management software
Fluency in conversational Spanish

Responsibilities

Forecast, plan, and organize meals on a weekly basis
In collaboration with assigned staff/volunteers, select, store, and distribute food items for future meals
Lead, guide, and direct kitchen staff, once available
In coordination with the Volunteer Site Coordinator, oversee volunteers serving in food service areas
Be proficient in supervising and hands-on execution of all food prep and cooking
Ensure inventory levels are monitored and perform weekly inventory assessments
Order / procure materials, supplies, and ingredients based on inventory
Manage all aspects of donation coordination, including outreach, promotion, and reception of goods from food bank partners
Work with the ministry staff to coordinate meal service timing and delivery
Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations
Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized, meeting all public health standards
Manage meals budget
Report any equipment issues to the Executive Director