Nutritional Service Lead

This is a full-time on-site position working 37.5 hours per week with a typical schedule of Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Flexibility is required to support a seven-day kitchen operation and respond to staffing needs emergencies special events and operational requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting positive change for individuals and our community
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
• Comprehensive benefits including an employee assistance plan
• Paid time off (for eligible roles; prorated based on start date and FTE status) includes:
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 6 personal days
  • 12 sick days
  • A paid day off to celebrate your birthday

WHAT YOULL DO

• Lead daily health and safety practices ensuring safety is integrated into every shift task and decision
• Maintain and reinforce food safety sanitation allergen management product storage temperature control and safe equipment operation standards
• Accurately complete and review required safety inspections food safety logs cleaning records and incident reports in a timely manner
• Lead the team in preparing and delivering consistent nutritious and appealing meals and snacks for Child Care and Shelter Services
• Plan menus and coordinate food production to ensure meals are prepared on time portions are appropriate and service commitments are met
• Understand and accommodate the needs of children shelter clients and program teams including allergies dietary requirements cultural considerations texture modifications and service schedules
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in meal planning and food service respecting the diverse cultural spiritual and dietary needs and preferences of clients
• Seek and respond to feedback from clients customers and program partners in a respectful and professional manner using input to continuously improve meal quality and service delivery
• Provide hands-on support in food preparation meal service cleaning and operational coverage as needed to maintain quality service continuity and client satisfaction
• Plan and coordinate food supply and small equipment orders based on menus meal volumes inventory levels and approved budgets
• Verify deliveries for quality quantity temperature and accuracy following up promptly to resolve issues related to late missing damaged or unacceptable orders
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure products are used in the appropriate order to minimize waste through effective storage portion control forecasting and batch-cooking practices
• Monitor food and supply costs regularly identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and staying within approved budget targets
• Develop schedules assign work and coordinate staffing to support efficient service delivery
• Coordinate team coverage for absences training and special events while maintaining service standards
• Support the recruitment onboarding training development and retention of team members

QUALIFICATIONS

• Red Seal Cook certification is required
• Current food-safety certification

WHAT YOULL BRING

• Minimum three years of experience in a commercial institutional community healthcare child care shelter hospitality or high-volume kitchen environment
• Demonstrated experience leading teams assigning work coaching staff and maintaining operational standards
• Experience with menu planning food production inventory management ordering cost control and waste reduction
• Strong leadership decision-making and communication skills
• Excellent organizational planning and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with scheduling inventory ordering and administrative software

If you want to change lives we want to hear from you.
Deadline: until a successful candidate is found
Apply today by submitting your resume cover letter and salary expectations.
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