Position Description

Summary

Responsible for the operation of the cafeteria and special food services, in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives.

Essential Functions

• Provides supervision of cafeteria services through budget control, effective planning, staff training, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Ensures quality of production, plans menus, and determines food purchase requirements. Maintains close cost control to stay within budget limitations; minimizes waste through efficient storage, inventory, and food utilization.
• Maintains food service areas in a sanitary and safe condition. Conducts and coordinates daily inspections of food service areas.
• Ensures preparation of food services for special center functions, including diversity programs, visitors, and off-center work-based learning (WBL) assignments.
• Assists in the development of new or revised policies and procedures affecting food services.
• Coordinates with other center staff concerning food services.
• Develops and monitors special food programs and coordinates with other center managers, including but not limited to working with the Recreation Supervisor and Wellness Manager on healthy lifestyles program (HEALS)
• Provides dietary information.
• Supervises all department activities through effective planning, staff training, time management, scheduling, and review.
• Manages departments resources and budget.
• Screens potential new hires and makes recommendations for hire.
• Ensures data integrity and quality control through daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly audits and monitoring.
• Submits reports and plans in a timely manner.
• Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
• Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.
• Reports violations of ethical behavior.
• Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
• Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Technical training and three years of experience in food services
• Three years of supervisory experience preferred
• Experience working with youth

Certifications/Competencies

• Valid food handler’s permit in the center’s state
• CPR/First Aid certifications
• ServSafe Certified Instructor Certification
• Knowledge of nutrition and methods of food cost-effectiveness
• Broad knowledge of food services
• Knowledge and ability to relate to the lifestyle of economically disadvantaged youth
• Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency; general knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications

• If position requires driving, a valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required
• I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check

Additional Information

Other Duties

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities that are required for this position and may be updated. In the event of change of duties, the employee will be notified.

Living Dynamic

We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dynamic Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Diversity is at the heart of our business. It is key to our people's passion for serving individuals and communities who seek to build a stronger workforce. We strive to create a work environment that provides all our team members with equal access to information, development and opportunity. Furthermore, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the values instilled by our Four Cornerstones and commitment to Extreme Customer Service. We recognize that differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring richness to our work environments. Such differences help us connect better with the workforce development needs of people we serve in our communities. We believe that attracting, developing and retaining a base of employees that reflects the diversity of our customers is essential to our success.