Kitchen Manager - Oakland Garden Center

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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

1. Responsible for preparation of up to 600 meals for daily consumption and special events.
2. Supervise all kitchen employee volunteers and community service workers.
3. Plan and develop menus with executive director and childcare director
4. Maintain all records regarding CACFP program and Alameda County
5. Attended all training set forth by California Department of Education nutrition services
6. Maintain a good working relationship with the Alameda County Food Bank
7. Ensure all monthly and quarterly states and reports are turned into the proper agency
8. Manage inventory to ensue supply level are enough to maintain smooth operation
9. Responsible for adhering to fiscal and budget guild lines for all food service programs
10. Supervise food preparation to ensure portion sizes
11. Preform all duties with courtesy and respect maintaining a healthy relationship with staff and clients
12. Provide alternative foods for those with allergies and medical exemptions.
13. Keep daily records of food preparation, transportation and servings to meet funding source requirements.
14. Attend trainings, workshops and/or meetings regarding lunch program.
15. Meet with directors weekly to discuss client feedback and menu development.
16. Ensuring the food service department stay compilate to local, state and federal regulation always.
17. Maintain all kitchen equipment
18. Most importantly maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

1. Culinary arts degree or 4 years of management experience in a kitchen
2. Have a Food safety managers certificate under California Safety Code 97-0071
3. Certificate of completion from the Department Education Nutrition Services (for the CACFP program or willing to get one within 6 months of hire)
4. CPR certification or willingness to obtain one
5. Understand proper serving sizes and healthy cooking procedures for food.
6. Practice safe food handling procedures always.

SKILLS

1. Ability to interact with others professionally and in fellowship.
2. Possess initiative, adaptability, and responsibility to work with volunteers, other staff, and client families.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

1. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
2. Must be 21 years or older.
3. Authorize The Salvation Army to add name to the CA DMV Pull Notice Program
4. Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
2. Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
3. Ability to reach overhead
4. Ability to operate telephone
5. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
6. Ability to operate a computer
7. Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
8. Ability to operate basic office equipment

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.