Position Summary:

Grassroots is seeking a Culinary Services Manager who is responsible for the overall operation of the kitchen including meal planning and preparation, food purchasing, budgeting and supervision of kitchen staff and volunteers. Coordinate activities of the kitchen and dining room staff to ensure that residents are served properly and in a timely manner and oversees all aspects of the kitchen. Responsible to arrange for cleaning and maintenance services for the equipment and facility to comply with health and sanitary regulations. Typical schedule is Monday – Friday; day shift hours, however, schedule may evenings and weekends. Must be flexible with schedule to serve needs of the program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintains and monitors kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and fire department regulations.
• Plans menus daily and weekly utilizing SignUp Genius and prepares meals for the shelter residents.
• Responsible for shopping, purchasing food and maintaining inventory of items. Regular inventory control and performing physical inventory/rotation.
• Schedules meal volunteers.
• Reports maintenance problems to appropriate staff and decides for needed repairs.
• Training, and managing food service employees.
• Scheduling employee work hours to ensure that all shifts are adequately covered.
• Completing payroll and maintaining employment records.
• Ensuring that residents are served quality food in a timely manner.
• Regularly inspecting all work areas to ensure compliance with food health and safety regulations.
• Submitting all receipts on time to Accounting or supervisor
• Reporting cleaning and maintenance services including trash removal, pest control, deep cleaning, and equipment maintenance, as needed.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Acknowledges volunteer efforts.
• Capable of performing the duties of all kitchen position
• Anticipates, identifies, and corrects any issues with inventory, systems, and staffing.
• Assists in the implementation and management of kitchen policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Agency-wide Responsibilities:

• Participates in supervision, in-service training, and staff meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with co-workers and positively contributes to group morale.
• Completes all administrative duties including time sheets, leave requests, etc.
• Participates in special task forces, committees, or special projects as needed.
• Uses appropriate channels of communication to resolve conflicts with other staff.
• Interacts with staff, residents, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Serve Safe – Food Protection Manager Certification is required.
• At least two years food management/food preparation experience required.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food management and food handling practices.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function successfully in an environment requiring immediate response to urgent situations.
• Spontaneous supervision of staff in real-time.
• Ability to work with food volunteers.
• Able to provide nutritious meals using donations from the community.
• Ability to work with a diverse resident population while displaying empathy and maintaining a positive attitude.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with local and statewide community resources.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills with various software and the internet.

Work Conditions:

• Requires standing for long periods of time.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Overnight travel is not required.
• Hours are flexible to meet program needs.
• Use of personal vehicle for work related activities (reimbursable mileage).

Supplemental Grassroots Rewards & Incentives:

Grassroots offers to pay 100% of the expenses for its employees wishing to take advantage in the following areas:

· Licensure and/or Renewal (ex. Clinical, Nursing, Medical, etc.)

· CEUs

· Professional Trainings and/or Conferences

· Field Certifications

· Automatic wage increases for Certifications achieved while employed.

· $250 Hiring Bonus for full completion of Onboarding and HR trainings. – w/stipulation that they are completed as scheduled by Grassroots.

· $500 Retention Bonus – w/ stipulation that the employee is in positive standing and meets probation.

· Small Loan Option at 0% Interest for 1 year

We do not offer Tuition Reimbursement. This is strictly funding available for professional development and/or training.

**All incentives and/rewards are subject to the employee meeting the required policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, agency’s 3-month probationary period, performance metrics, and/or signed agreements prior to registration and authorization by Grassroots leadership**

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Pay rate:

• Hourly pay

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus
• Signing bonus

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary: 4 years (Required)
• Supervising: 2 years (Required)
• Customer service: 4 years (Required)
• Crisis intervention: 1 year (Preferred)
• Home & community care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ServSafe (Required)
• Food Protection Manager Certification (Required)

Location:

• Columbia, MD 21044 (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, MD 21044 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, MD 21044: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person