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Description

BASIC PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to provide for the nutritional needs of the Shelter and Booth programs and to oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for preparation of up to 600 meals for daily consumption and special events.

• Supervise all kitchen employee volunteers and community service workers.

• Plan and develop menus with executive director and childcare director

• Maintain all records regarding CACFP program and Alameda County

• Attended all training set forth by California Department of Education nutrition services

• Maintain a good working relationship with the Alameda County Food Bank

• Ensure all monthly and quarterly states and reports are turned into the proper agency

• Manage inventory to ensue supply level are enough to maintain smooth operation

• Responsible for adhering to fiscal and budget guild lines for all food service programs

• Supervise food preparation to ensure portion sizes

• Preform all duties with courtesy and respect maintaining a healthy relationship with staff and clients

• Provide alternative foods for those with allergies and medical exemptions.

• Keep daily records of food preparation, transportation and servings to meet funding source requirements.

• Attend trainings, workshops and/or meetings regarding lunch program.

• Meet with directors weekly to discuss client feedback and menu development.

• Ensuring the food service department stay compilate to local, state and federal regulation always.

• Maintain all kitchen equipment

• Most importantly maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• Culinary arts degree or 4 years of management experience in a kitchen

• Have a Food safety managers certificate under California Safety Code 97-0071

• Certificate of completion from the Department Education Nutrition Services (for the CACFP program or willing to get one within 6 months of hire)

• CPR certification or willingness to obtain one

• Understand proper serving sizes and healthy cooking procedures for food.

• Practice safe food handling procedures always.

SKILLS

• Ability to interact with others professionally and in fellowship.

• Possess initiative, adaptability, and responsibility to work with volunteers, other staff, and client families.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle

• Must be 21 years or older.

• Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis

• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects

• Ability to reach overhead

• Ability to operate telephone

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to operate a computer

• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information

• Ability to operate basic office equipment

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• CPR/AED: Novice

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Food Handler's Card

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