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Food Services Manager

Christ House
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

The Food Services Manager oversees the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and dining room. The Food Services Manager is responsible for supervision of kitchen staff and volunteers, planning menus appropriate for a healthcare setting, inventory and procurement of food and supplies, and developing and implementing policies and procedures that promote a clean, healthy and hospitable environment.

Essential Functions :

Administrative Functions :

  • Supervises, supports, and works alongside the kitchen team of three cooks, local volunteer groups and individual volunteers to ensure a healthy and hospitable food and dining experience for everyone.
  • Provides training for new employees and volunteers, assigns work schedules, and directs overall operation of the kitchen.
  • Ensures proper operation and upkeep of kitchen appliances and equipment.
  • Performs inventory management and control and oversees ordering and coordination of food service deliveries.
  • Utilizes donated food or discounted food from sources such as the food bank, USDA, and other sources to reduce costs. Maintains records to meet food bank requirements for documentation.
  • Oversees efforts to form and foster creative partnerships with area restaurants, organic farms, food trucks, and other food service organizations.

Food Preparation and Service :

  • Plans menus in coordination with kitchen staff to provide nutritious meals appropriate for a healthcare setting while maximizing use of donated foods and food bank foods.
  • Provides special diets as needed, including pureed, clear / full liquids, vegetarian, vegan, etc.
  • Supervises staff and volunteers in cooking and preparing meals and leads meal preparation as needed.
  • Prepares food for special events and activities, including monthly staff meetings and quarterly Board of Directors meetings.
  • Food Safety and Sanitation :

  • Ensures food preparation and service are performed within industry guidelines for prevention of foodborne illness.
  • Promotes safety and infection control policies and procedures (i.e. proper hand washing, gloves, wet floor signs, etc.).
  • Supervises kitchen staff and volunteers to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of all kitchen, dining room, and storage areas and surfaces.
  • Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in management, hospitality / food services or nutrition preferred.
  • Minimum two years' experience managing a professional kitchen including staff supervision, food purchasing and budget management, menu planning and implementation, and food preparation for large groups highly preferred.
  • DC Food Handler License required.
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