Food Services Manager

Role: Food Services Manager

Reports to: Senior Director, Member Services

Program: 3001- Lancaster Interim Housing

Department: Admin

Location: Kensington Campus - 45244 32nd St West, Lancaster, CA 93536

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm

Status: Full-time/Exempt/Management

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

Openings: 1

Job Description Summary:

The Food Services Manager oversees the operation of the kitchen, kitchen staff, cooking, and delivery of meals to other Agency locations where that food is served by Food Services staff. As part of the management team and an exempt employee, the Food Services Manager must be available to work a schedule that includes, but is not necessarily limited to, all three meal services, weekends (including Saturday and Sunday) and holidays as assigned and/or necessary.

Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned kitchen(s) as well as cook and serve food in those kitchens in compliance with federal, state, and county regulatory requirements for a licensed food service facility.
• Plan menus and oversee execution, including cooking, of those meals in assigned kitchen(s) as well as delivery of food and meal service at other locations assigned within The People Concern.
• Exhibit leadership in the assigned kitchen(s) and set an example as part of the Food Services Management Staff in constantly striving to provide a healthier, more diverse, fresher, and higher quality Food Services experience for our member clients.
• Forecast, plan, and coordinate the purchase of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Continuously develop and operationally/administratively maintain and expand food supply resources through agencies like, but not limited to, foodbanks, farmers markets, local businesses, and volunteer groups etc. in coordination with The People Concern Development Department
• Maintain shelf rotation and current inventory of stock items as well as organizing and utilizing regular and unexpected donations to their best purposes.
• Maintain records related to kitchen services and inspections like, but not limited to, the Health Department, hood cleaning, annul/fire extinguisher service, oven calibration, pest control etc.
• Participate in hiring, training, leading, scheduling and motivating assigned staff. And when necessary, demonstrate a clear and decisive approach in disciplining assigned staff in compliance with all legal and agency regulations.
• Manage the maintenance of kitchen equipment and food storage and refrigeration areas.
• Effectively represent The People Concern Management Team to all other staff of The People Concern in dealing with conflicts related to Food Services through effective use of de-escalation techniques and general respect for all client members.
  
  

Job Description Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
• Current, valid California Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and non-CDL Class C with an acceptable driving record
• Minimum of five years full-time experience managing large food operations and actively daily cooking
• Experience in scheduling and supervising staff
• Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision.
• Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
• Managers Level Certificate from ServeSafe or other approved certification agency
  
  

Job Description Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree preferred.
  
  

Job Description Work Environment:

• Mostly kitchen environment
• Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments.
• Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor.
• Will need frequently to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less.
• There are three deadlines every single at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  
  

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF

• Act as a role model
• Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
• Continuously learn and improve
• Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
• Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
• Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
• Collaborate
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.  

About The People Concern

The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.

With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
• TELUS Health
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
• The People Concern University & Certificates
• Corporate Discounts