Kitchen Manager - Sheridan

Kitchen Manager Residential Services

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Senior Director of Residential Services

Date: June 2024

Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

At VOA we are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets. As part of this commitment, we invest in on-the-job training to prepare employees for their new positions and offer professional development opportunities, coaching, and career pathways to promote our culture of helping staff advance their careers throughout the organization.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The Kitchen Manager for Residential Services is responsible for oversight and management of the daily operations for Volunteers of America food service on the Sheridan campus, menu development in accordance with USDA and state nutritional guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Regularly monitors food inventory and places food orders

• Menu planning including choices for dietary restrictions

• Routinely monitors nutrition requirements and is familiar with the American Dietary Association nutritional guidelines to ensure the menu is meeting recommended daily requirements

• Manage cost and inventory control

• Order supplies, ingredients and products from the food service company and from the food bank

• Monitor and oversee kitchen operations and cleanliness in all of the Residential VOA programs in Sheridan, including food storage, sanitation, quantity, and quality of food

• Management of kitchen support staff

• Assist with meal preparation as needed

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all clients per HIPAA regulations

• Comply with health and safety standards as set by the Wyoming Department of Health

• Make sure all equipment in the kitchen and dining room are running properly.

• Ensures all certification is current.

• Monitor temp logs and safety data sheets

• Document issues and incidents and submit reports within timelines

• Provide meals for special functions

Competencies

• Food preparation, menu planning

• Assist with budget planning and management

• Computer software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and desktop publishing

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Relationship management both internally and externally

• Effective organizational skills

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all clients

• Ability to work with tight deadlines under pressure

• Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises the Kitchen Assistant positions at the residential treatment facilities on the Sheridan campus.

Work Environment

This job operates in a commercial kitchen and office setting. The role routinely uses standard kitchen equipment such as stove, scales, mixer, dishwasher, knives, etc., as well as standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear; and taste or smell.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, and crouch.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Close vision to check the appearance of food; to use a food processor and meat slicer; to measure; read; Write; and take temperature of food.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Travel

Occasional travel is expected for this position.

Required Education, Experience or Eligibility Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent

• 4+ years' experience as a Cook in a commercial setting.

• Servsafe certification

• Knowledge of purchasing cost savings and inventory control

• Exceptional and demonstrated time management skills to stay organized and meet tight deadlines.

• Must be at least 21years old

Preferred Education and Experience

• An associate degree with a significant concentration in food preparation, management, nutrition, or related field.

EEO Statement

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475.