Domestic Violence Shelter - Food Services Manager

Under supervision of the Residential Services Coordinator and direction of the Program Director, prepares and provides nutritious meals for Center residents and maintains cleanliness and safety of facility kitchens, pantries, and dining room according to health code standards.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares meals for Center residents in accordance with all State Health Department rules and regulations, ensuring that food is prepared, stored, and served at proper temperatures.
• Provides for three meals and light snacks for all residents, seven days a week. In addition, provision is made for special events such as birthday parties and holiday celebrations.  Ensures that menu plans are consistent with good nutritional standards and practices and recognize cultural diversity. Ensures provision of special diets to residents with special needs or requests.
• Prepares initial orders for food, supplies and consumables in consultation with the Residential Services Coordinator. Alerts RSC to any irregularities or problems in a timely manner.
• Responsible for cleanliness of kitchens, dining rooms and storage areas, including all food work areas, dietary equipment and non-food contact areas.  The refrigerators must be kept clean and in order at all times.
• Reports any equipment malfunction and supply problem to the Residential Services Coordinator immediately. Responsible for stock duty, including matching stock to invoices and putting stock in proper location.
• Interacts with residents, children, staff, vendors, and visitors in a highly professional manner. Helps with coordination of kitchen duties by residents. Responsible for securing the kitchen areas as appropriate.
• Keeps and records an accurate count of meals and snacks consumed by resident and staff.
• Attends staff meetings and contributes to the therapeutic milieu.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of three years of experience in food service. 
• Knowledge of State Health regulations and a current Food Service license. 

Starting pay $24/hour

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D