Food Service Coordinator - 4941
About The Position
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. The Living Room is the BronxWorks central location for its adult homeless services. BronxWorks operates three 24-hour programs that include a drop-in center, a 50-bed safe haven for chronically street homeless adults, and our borough wide mobile street outreach program. All of the programs provide direct services to street homeless individuals in the Bronx including case management, food, clothing, emergency shelter, referrals to NYC shelters, and permanent housing placement.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Two years’ experience managing a kitchen
- Valid Food Protections Certificate
- Proficiency in the safe operation of all kitchen equipment and Department of Health regulations
- Proficiency in the safe operation of kitchen equipment
- Proficiency in Department of Health regulations
- Knowledge of New York City nutrition standards
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license preferred
Responsibilities
- Abide by Department of Health and OSHA regulations regarding proper kitchen hygiene and maintenance
- Ensure that quality and quantity of food meet standards for meal patterns established by designated regulatory agencies (i.e. USDA, CACFP, etc.)
- Receive and inspect incoming food products for quality, quantity, and ensure prompt and proper storage
- Supervise and participate in the requisition, inspection, preparation, cooking and portioning of food in accordance with the NYC nutrition standards
- Participate in menu planning with the nutritionist and medical director
- Prepare meals accurately according to the menu and recipes
- Recommend menu changes to improve quality of food
- Supervise and coordinate activities of staff engaged in food preparation, meal service, and cleanup
- Ensure safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods
- Supervise packaging and delivery of meals to the Living Room and Pyramid
- Maintain and report meal service data
- Maintain monthly inventory
- Submit food orders to vendors in a timely manner
- Ensure security of refrigerators, freezers, food storage areas
- Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchens
- Supervise and participate in the training of cooks
- Conduct inspections of Living Room and Pyramid kitchen facilities to ensure cleanliness and proper food storage Attend relevant BronxWorks and outside trainings
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Provide direct supervision to all Living Room and Pyramid kitchen staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
