Ensure that the attainmentof Victory Housing mission takes precedence over all decisions and actions
Oversight of all aspects offood service and supervision of dietary staff. Meet all regulatory requirementsand maintains quality food servicewithin budget
Management of dietary department in all its aspects as assigned
Assist in recruiting,screen, and hire kitchen staff in collaboration with the FSM. Secure allpaperwork, three reference checks, criminal background check, and a copy of acurrent Food Manager's License (if appropriate) PRIOR to hiring. The FSM and Executive Director arerequired to approve all hire recommendations prior to making a job offer
Assist in planning menusfrom those received from dietitian and reviews menus before preparing foods. Records substitutions
Purchase foods and suppliesin the absence of the FSM. Assistswith inventories and supervises the storage of incoming food and supplies. Keep production sheets for review by theFSM
Prepare meals according to planned menus, including special diet requirements
Follow standardized recipes and special diet orders
Maintain a safe and sanitary dietary department
Direct and instruct dietary personnel. Has authority to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters ofsignificance
Mentor, manage and assist incompleting annual employee reviews and counsel/discipline if and whennecessary. Should employeeperformance not improve, participateon the termination process
Direct daily scheduled cleaning duties
Serve food according to portion control and correct temperature
Schedule hours and assigns duties to dietary staff as required
Check food and supplies for next meals
Participates in special events planning and preparation, including those planned by the FSM
Maintain equipment, including dishes, cookware, utensils and supplies and reportsneeds to the FSM
Attend required meeting and training sessions
Recognize that Food Services are an inseparable part ofthe psycho-social needs ofthe Residents and commit to supporting the Activities Program as required
Promote loyalty to the household staff, generates positive attitude bydemonstrating support of VictoryHousing policies and procedures
Perform any other related duties as assigned by the FSM
Seek to assure the resolution of complaints regarding Food Servicesfrom Residents and Families
Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety procedures and assist with evacuation of Residentsto a safe location when appropriate
Maintain food and sanitation certification, ServSafe as well as foodservice license. Assure that allcooks in the kitchen have and maintain ServSafe certification
Requirements:
Must be current on all vaccinations including COVID- 19 andreceive CDC recommended booster doses.