Shelter Kitchen Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares menu items and delegates food preparation duties.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of food and supplies.
• Leads staff in daily meal production, preparation and service.
• Properly handles and stores food, including training staff on procedures.
• Ensures proper kitchen sanitation and personal hygiene, including training staff on procedures.
• Affords assistance in training kitchen staff (which includes individuals with disabilities) by describing and demonstrating techniques.
• Affirms proper food safety practices are followed during food preparation and storage.
• Collaborates with staff related to kitchen operations.
• Schedules shelter kitchen workers according to need; covers open shifts as necessary, either themselves or by coordinating with other staff.
• Works with community partners and external agencies to source food, supplies and volunteers to bolster what we can provide our guests.
• Alerts management to problems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-years successful work experience in food service, demonstrating commitment to teamwork, good judgment, low absenteeism, time management skills, and a positive outlook.
• Minimum 3-years managerial or supervisory experience of 3+ employees.
• Minimum 1-year professional experience preparing food for 250-300 people.
• Strong understanding of basic food preparation techniques.
• Current ServSafe Certification [note: an otherwise qualified candidate can meet this requirement by completing the training independently within the first 90 days of employment].
• Basic understanding of the role of food and labor costs in commercial food operations.
• Genuine desire to work with a socially disadvantaged and multi-ethnic population, including the homeless and those with low incomes.
• Sincere respect for disadvantaged individuals.
• Ability to motivate and obtain willing cooperation from others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to adapt to new technology quickly.
• Valid Driver's License and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff and residents from various backgrounds.
• Team orientation with respect for others.
• High ethical standards.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Written communication to name and organize files, complete timesheets, and communicate with supervisor.

Physical Demands

• Indoor environment: Shelter facility, kitchen, open office, etc.
• Outdoor environment: parking lot, grounds, etc.
• Exposure to weather, extreme heat/cold, loud noises, fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Standing, kneeling, walking.
• Bending, stooping.
• Reaching, pushing, pulling.
• Climbing stairs.
• Lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Repetitive, fine hand, finger, and foot movements.
• Typing/data entry.
• Talking, hearing, interacting with coworkers, vendors, participants.
• Close vision.
• Distance vision, field of vision, color/depth perception.
• Using office machines - phone, fax, computers, postage meter, etc.
• Operating various equipment and tools.

Porchlight Values & Culture

• Treats all clients, employees, and visitors with caring, kindness, respect, and dignity.
• Helps to create an environment that values and appreciates diversity.
• Adheres to all Porchlight policies, procedures, code of conduct, and attendance rules.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all information.
• Adheres to Porchlight policies in the use of Porchlight property, computer technology, and tele-communications devices.
• Conducts self within appropriate and expected professional boundaries and policies.
• Works with clients to eliminate barriers.