Food Service Manager

Hill Country Community Action Association•Killeen, TX

19d

About The Position

The Food Service Manager II prepares and serves meals on time in accordance with Federal Nutrition Service Standards, the Texas Administrative Code, and other applicable requirements. The role manages the Center kitchen, including inventory control, equipment maintenance, and food safety and sanitation, ensuring daily routines are prompt, hygienic, safe, and consistent with food service delivery standards. In the Center Director’s absence, the manager oversees day-to-day Center operations, including meal-service data entry.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work as a team member and communicate effectively and courteously.
Ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from varied ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
Flexibility and well-developed interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain records and understand written and verbal instructions.
Ability to learn computer software as needed.
Professional manner and attire; non-judgmental conduct.
No conviction that would contraindicate employment.
Valid Texas driver's license and a reliable vehicle with current vehicle liability insurance.
Compliance with HCCAA policies and confidentiality requirements.
Current health card as required by public health laws.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food handling, preparation, and/or service delivery to underprivileged populations, or experience in HCCAA programs.
Bilingual skills are encouraged.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals in accordance with regulations.
Serve proper and accurate portions and document results daily.
Monitor food temperatures and document results daily.
Follow health and safety requirements and keep work and storage areas neat and clean.
Post dietitian-signed menus in the kitchen and Center, including any substitutions.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of kitchen equipment and food products.
Clean and care for utensils, pans, and equipment, and complete weekly documentation.
Submit weekly grocery orders to Central Office or a contracted food supplier.
Shop locally for groceries as needed.
Oversee delivery, handling, and storage of products and supplies.
Maintain proper storage and control of waste.
Deliver Home Delivered Meals as needed.
Assist with cleaning the Center facility as needed.
Manage day-to-day Center operations, including meal-service data entry, when the Center Director is absent.
Enter personal time worked in the Automated Time Keeping system (Employee Web Services).
Attend required trainings and perform other assigned tasks.