Food Service Manager

TELAMON-TRC COMMITMENT TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE:

Telamon-TRC has taken steps to shift our organization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. This changes our perceptions about the individuals that we work with, employees and customers, including families and children. A trauma-informed system of care provides services that empower employees and customers, including families and children, to feel safe, welcomed and engaged at all levels of organizational interaction. Exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing, or trigger traumatic reactions require thoughtfulness and non-judgement. Ongoing, as an organization, we collaborate to educate employees about the effects of violence, victimization and trauma on individuals. This model supports a culture of safety for employees and customers, including families and children.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides children with nourishing food in a family-style setting to promote healthy foods, model healthy behaviors, and provide opportunities for nutrition education. Oversees the kitchen activities in the Head Start Center. Ensures all food is prepared, served, and stored in an efficient, safe and sanitary manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans and prepares healthy, nutritious meals and snacks.

2. Prepares food for large groups of children and adults following written recipes and USDA guidelines.

3. Safely operates, cleans, and maintains utensils and equipment used in an institutional kitchen.

4. Adheres to and ensures sanitation requirements are met when storing, handling and preparing food.

5. Makes accommodations for special dietary needs. Maintains accurate records, both on paper and in designated online systems. Maintains confidentiality regarding students and families.

6. Following an approved food budget, orders and purchases food and supplies. Conducts regular inventory.

7. Maintains records, food purchase receipts and other documentation in accordance with USDA.

8. Works in partnership with assigned Aide(s) in the performance of kitchen duties.

9. Distribute and posts weekly menu.

10. Assists teachers in implementing classroom nutrition education activities that promote healthy foods and model healthy behaviors.

11. Delivers food to classroom and other Centers.

12. May train kitchen staff and supervise.

13. Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.

14. Ensures the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds.

15. Works in cooperation with supervisor to develop and document progress on professional development plan. Actively engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in accordance with Corporation’s Core Values.

16. Participates in staff meetings, committees and training sessions.

17. Assists in the classroom as needed.

18. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Center Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory duties but is expected to train or explain work procedures to others.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• No formal education is required but must be able to follow standard practices and instructions, keep routine records and communicate with staff, parents and children.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. is recommended.
• Individual must meet food safety certification requirements for state in which they are employed. (State requirements may vary)
• Must be able to get certification for CPR and First Aid after hire and recertify as required.
• Minimum of one year of experience performing kitchen management functions is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Microsoft Office products and on-line client management systems preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Position requires occasional pushing of heavy cart, bending, reaching and climbing.
• Standing for prolong periods.
• Using sharp tools for cutting and preparing food.
• Frequent light to moderate lifting.
• Handling containers of hot food.

Background Checks:

• All employees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check. Specific rules by Area of Focus will indicate whether a state or federal fingerprint background check (or both) is required and the frequency. A fingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check. Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry.

Positions that Require Driving:

• Telamon Corporation / TRC employees that are required to drive a personal vehicle for work-related duties are to meet the auto insurance liability requirement. The minimum limits required are $100,000 each person bodily injury, $300,000 each accident bodily injury and $50,000 property damage. The insurance liability requirement covers use of an employee’s personal vehicle.
• Telamon Corporation/TRC employees that drive a company-owned/rental vehicle must maintain a satisfactory annual motor vehicle record check.
• Must have own transportation, a valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to the role. It does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other duties as requested by the Supervisor/Director. All requirements are subject to change over time.

I acknowledge that this job description is neither an employment contract nor a legal document and does not alter the employment at-will status. I have received, read, and understand the expectations for the successful performance of this job.