About this role
Essential Functions:
· Administers the food service program in accordance with established policies and procedures. Insuring compliance with regulatory and public agency regulations, including sanitary and safety guidelines.
· Recruits, hires and trains a variety of individuals to support food service functions. Coaches staff for improvement, including the annual evaluation process.
· Insures continued efficiency of the cafeteria, and production of consistent quality food.
· Prepares meals according to planned menu and standardized recipes, insuring the utmost in quality with a minimum of waste. Reviews menu prior to preparation to identify all food required for therapeutic diets.
· Responsible for weigh-in on patron complaints.
· Responsible for staffing, developing menu offerings, forecasting supply needs and estimating costs.
· Participates in long and short-term strategic planning processes. Develops budgets and forecasts that support organizational strategy.
· Implements reports that track spending, budget variance and workforce efficiency.
· Willingness to work with a broad base of volunteers to support kitchen functions.
· Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
· Excellent leadership, communications and critical-thinking skills.
· Excellent communications skills, both written and oral;
· Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
· Two years of experience in a large scale cooking operation
· Proficient in computer systems for menu planning, etc.
· Current AZ Food Handlers Card
· Must obtain Servsafe Manager Certification within 90 days of hire.