Food Services Manager

Looking for a rewarding career with a purpose?

Come see why the Cleveland Plain Dealer has named Catholic Charities one of the top workplaces for 10 years in a row.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.

At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better.  One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance starting your first day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k plan including employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits
• Career Planning and Development
• And more!

Program Statement:  Matt Talbot is a residential substance use treatment program for adult men who are struggling with addiction and may have a co-occurring mental health condition. This program is located in Parma, Ohio.

Responsibilities:

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland. 
• Establish departmental procedures and oversee implementation of same.*
• Determine required staffing patterns and schedule employees according to menu and special events and staff qualifications.*
• Ensure menus are approved by a licensed dietitian to plan menus which comply with state licensing requirements. 
• Implement and maintain a system of ordering food and supplies as well as inventory control.*
• Plan and implement sanitation standards that are professionally sound and meet Health department regulations.*
• Plan, organize and execute food services participation in special events for clients, staff, and community groups.*
• Gather information about client eating preferences to assist in the development of six (6) week cycle menus.
• Recommend staff qualifications, interview perspective staff and evaluate staff performance. Recommend disciplinary actions for staff as necessary. *
• Copy and distribute dietary forms; menus, temperature forms, etc.
• File, type and answer phone.
• Verify invoices for correct prices. 
• Maintain effective intradepartmental communication with employees and develop/implement staff training as needed to ensure efficient functioning of the dietary department.*
• Set standards and procedures for food preparation including but not limited to standardized recipes, production records, distribution records, etc.
• Collect information and prepare reports for licensing funding and accrediting bodies as needed.
• Oversee proper function, use and maintenance of kitchen supplies and equipment including recommendations and specifications for new and replacement supplies and equipment.*
• Provide overall supervision and direction of all dietary personnel in the completion of job requirements.*
• Supervise daily food production and preparation of meals. 
• Ensure the dietary department functions within the established budget. Participate in the development and monitoring of the budget. 

Requirements:

• Combination of education and experience normally represented by Bachelor’s degree in Food Service or related field plus technical or specialized skills normally associated with a training program and/or certification in food service.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Three to five years related work experience.
• One to three years supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge of USDA requirements.
• Prior experience in long-term food service environment, catering service preferred.
• Must have Health Department sanitation certification.
• Ability to perform simple mechanical tasks with common household appliances (oven, blender, etc.).
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and are subject to a Moving Vehicle Report (MVR) check through the Department of Motor Vehicles annually. Any MVR grade of “unacceptable” is not permitted to operate a vehicle on behalf of Catholic Charities. 
• Must provide a copy of driver’s license.
• Must have competent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with diverse client population, community organizations as well as staff at all levels.
• Good working knowledge of computers with familiarity of Microsoft Office.
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

Learn More about Catholic Charities and our Programs by visiting: 

• Overview | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle.org)
• Service Areas | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle.org)

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.