Kitchen Manager - Ellington Senior Center

Town Of Ellington•Ellington, CT

About The Position

The Senior Center Kitchen Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen to ensure efficient food production and exceptional quality standards. This position is responsible for managing food safety protocols, staying within budget and maintaining sanitation standards to comply with health regulations. The Kitchen Manager plans menus that meet customer expectations while optimizing resource utilization. By leading and training volunteer kitchen staff, the Kitchen Manager fosters a productive and positive work environment that supports high performance and teamwork. Ultimately, this role ensures that the kitchen operates smoothly, delivering outstanding food service to our seniors that aligns with the established goals and customer satisfaction. This position is part-time position and is active September 1 through the end of May, with summers off. Schedule: Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Requirements

Ability to plan meals and coordinate shopping and preparation
Must be self-directed, detail oriented and organized
Ability to provide leadership with volunteers and staff.
Ability to interact in a positive way with volunteers, staff and participants.
Ability to stay current of food safety regulations and guidelines.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to effectively relate to the elderly.
Ability to manage kitchen and to ensure employees/volunteers adhere to state regulations regarding kitchen management.
Ability to plan, assign, train and supervise work of others.
CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain
Qualified Food Operator (QFO) Certification/or ability to obtain
Must possess a motor vehicle driver’s license valid in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

Plans menus and prepares meals, baked goods and other refreshments.
Encourages a well-balanced nutrition plan in accordance with current FDA guidelines.
Understands the importance of serving appropriate portion sized meals etc.
Orders and purchases food, beverages and all other products for the food services program and keeping within the annual budget.
Responsible for safe food handling and adherence to Senior Center Health Department regulations and guidelines.
Conducts training for kitchen volunteers and acts as their initial point of contact.
Understands, the Health Department makes unannounced site visits and is directly responsible for the inspection scores.
Delegates tasks appropriately to volunteers, including prep, cleaning, serving etc.
Understands the importance of safety precautions when using knives and other sharp objects. Serves, restocks and keeps all areas clean at all times
Monitors temperatures of food and all equipment
Checks dates for expiration of all food products. Properly packages and dates all food
Assists program participants with needs and answers questions as appropriate. Has excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work with and assist people with limited mobility and or reduced cognitive functioning.
Informs Senior Center Director and/or Assistant Director or other appropriate personnel of any problems, repairs needed or issues in a timely manner.
Schedules volunteers and assign tasks based on needs of kitchen
Maintains kitchen cleanliness
Maintains cost effective operations and makes recommendations as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.