Senior Program Coordinator Food Service Manager

Community Services and Employment Training, Inc. • Visalia, CA

35d • $70,304 - $75,311 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will plan and oversee the activities and personnel of the food service operation under the direction of the Navigation Center Assistant Director. Primary responsibilities include overseeing food purchasing and inventory control; supervising food production and service for the center; ensuring food production complies with standardized recipes, portion control guidelines, and quality standards; managing staff; reviewing and updating kitchen procedures; and implementing and maintaining quality, cost control, safety, and sanitation procedures in compliance with federal and state regulations and accreditation standards. The position will also serve as the operational lead, under the direction of the Navigation Center Director, in the planning, development, and launch of a culinary social enterprise that may include culinary training, workforce development, catering, and other revenue-generating food service activities. Maintains professional competencies and skills as required for the position and professional practice.

Requirements

• Ability to uphold company principles and practices to the highest degree and represent the agency in a professional manner.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks, establish priorities, and meet deadlines for responsibilities and assignments.
• Ability to direct, instruct, and advise staff.
• Ability to accurately record and deliver information, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality of restricted information.
• Ability to maintain personal composure, tactfully handle difficult and day-to-day situations, and interpret questions correctly.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and act without constant guidance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to operate MS Office applications and other operating systems.
• Ability to maintain outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Skill in research, planning and statistical methods.
• Skill in business planning, culinary training, workforce development, catering operations, and program implementation.
• Skill in preparation of organizational and procedural studies and preparation of comprehensive reports.
• Skill in maintaining compliance with mandatory training initiatives, competencies, and licensure requirements.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in nutrition, foodservice systems management, or related area.
• Two to three years progressively responsible experience in dietary services or an equivalent combination of education and experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience as a dietary technician preferred.
• Experience with social enterprise development, culinary training, catering operations, workforce development, or employment training programs is preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Must possess a current Dietetic certification.
• Must have valid Class C - California Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years progressively responsible experience in dietary services or an equivalent combination of education and experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience as a dietary technician preferred.
• Experience with social enterprise development, culinary training, catering operations, workforce development, or employment training programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and directs food service operations to ensure food is prepared in proper amounts, at proper times, according to menu and standardized recipes, and served at proper temperatures, with specified portion size, and in a pleasing and attractive manner.
• Collaborates to plan and prepare menu and adjustments for preferences, allergies/intolerances, and diet order.
• Uses and assists in maintaining: a standardized food service management system for purchasing, inventory control, standardized recipes development; nutritional analysis of menus.
• Orders food supplies to maintain an adequate supply of food stock on hand, checks invoices against arriving supplies, and verifies price and weights.
• Oversees operation of pot/pan and dish room areas to provide staff training, and assure compliance with sanitation procedures and standards.
• Oversees maintenance of kitchen equipment and employee training.
• Sets and monitors daily work schedules for food service staff and assigns tasks.
• Supervises, evaluates and recommends disciplinary actions when applicable.
• Evaluates cost reports with director to maintain costs within budget.
• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of foodservice operations.
• Implements and assures compliance with standards, policies and procedures for compliance with federal, state, local regulations and other standards.
• Leads the day-to-day development and implementation of the culinary social enterprise under the direction of the Navigation Center Director, including operational planning, workflow development, cost controls, quality assurance, and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Develops, delivers, or coordinates hands-on culinary training, work-based learning, and employment-readiness opportunities for program participants, and assists with tracking participation, skill development, and outcomes.
• Supports catering, special events, customer service, production planning, pricing, marketing, and other revenue-generating food service activities associated with the social enterprise.
• Other duties as assigned. (Essential duties may vary for this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by CSET to be appropriate under applicable law).

Benefits

• Pay Range: $70,304.00 - $75,311.40 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
• This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime pay.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree