Culinary Manager

Job Description

Job Title:

Culinary Manager

Rev. Date:

01/04/2024

Department:

Workforce Development

SOC Code:

Location:

Life Revitalization Center

FLSA:

Salary exempt

Reports to:

Vice President of WFD

EEO Code:

Professional

Responsibility:

Culinary Manager This role is responsible for leading operations of Opportunity Bridge.

Purpose:

The Culinary Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Cherry Streets Opportunity Bridge program. Which includes culinary classes, catering services and management of the food truck.

All staff members at Cherry Street perform their job duties in the context of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is our express purpose to minister to individuals (I.e.,staff, volunteers, donors, guests) through the practical discipleship steps of eliminating poverties of spirit, soul, and body.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the daily workflow for Opportunity Bridge
• Collaborate with VP of WFD to adhere to budgetary expectations
• Provide orientation, training, coaching, and addressing needs of students.
• Developing marketing strategies to promote Opportunity Bridges's brand and increase customer traffic
• Assist in awareness and application of grant funding.
• Participate in interviewing potential students for Opportunity Bridge.
• Assist VP of WFD with creating, training, and coaching of policies and procedures
• Maintain good relationships with all coworkers, Cherry Street Mission Ministries (CSMM) guests, donors, contractors, vendors, and volunteers
• Lead and participate in food preparation methods, options, portion sizes, garnishing, and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standard is met, and in accordance with food-related policies and procedures
• Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, quantity, service, or accommodations
• Maintain food, supplies, and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records
• Order, schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
• Ensure proper labeling and safe storage of food and supplies
• Conduct walk-throughs to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation protocol is being followed by all team members; perform cleaning and sanitation within protocol
• Coordinate events/caterings provided by the ministry, under the advisement of the event planner
• Coordinate with Lead Operations Technician for scheduling of food pickups and deliveries
• Participate in and lead other Kitchen staff and volunteers to ensure coolers and freezers are being kept in an organized and hazard free condition
• Follow ServSafe standards and company policies daily
• Work in collaboration with Volunteer Coordinator to ensure necessary volunteer scheduling for Kitchen prep and meal serving
• Work in collaboration with Operations Technicians, on food related donations, to determine acceptance or denial
• Lead team in keeping hot/cold/dish temp logs
• Respond to after hour emergencies as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

*Essential Functions may be revised upon management discretion

Cherry Street Core Values:

At the ministry, we hold these core values to be crucial to performing everyday work. These are to be displayed by every employee hired at the organization at the time of hire and throughout their employment.

• Christ-centered Christ is at the center of all I do and think. My decisions and actions are driven by Christ's love for me, my submission to His teachings, and my desire to live and walk in His Way.
• Relational Second to Christ, is my desire to love the people around me. People are not problems but are representations of the image of Christ in them. I get to help them see that.
• Innovative God is The Creator, and we are made in His image: that means WE are creative! Many times we must get creative to figure out the complexities of people's lives to help them move forward or systems that need to be developed. We can do that because of the image we carry.
• Solution oriented God is abundant, and all the answers and resources are there. We get excited by implementing systems and taking action to improve the situation.
• Gritty We tenaciously get the job done. We display passion and perseverance to make our way toward our goal of eradicating poverty physically, mentally and spiritually for each person.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 4+ years of experience in food service required
• 2+ years of Leadership Experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to all
• Knowledge of proper methods of storing food items
• Ability to plan and organize food preparation and serving operations
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Works as an effective team member
• Proficient in basic computer skills(outlook, typing, Microsoft suite)

Licenses, Certificates, and Other Requirements

• ServSafe Certification
• Valid Driver's License Preferred
• Passing CSMM Forklift Certification within first 90 days of employment

*As a condition of employment, each team member is required to agree to the Cherry Street Mission Ministries Statement of Faith.

Work Environment:

Exposure to (F Frequent; O Occasional; R Rare; N Never) :

O

Fumes

F

Humidity

R

Electrical Hazards

O

Dust

F

Mechanical Hazards

F

Burn Hazards

F

Loud Noise

F

Biological Hazards

F

Sharp objects

F

Vibration

F

Chemical Hazards

F

Fall Hazards

R

Confined Spaces

R

Height Hazards

F

Overhead Hazards

Equipment/Personal Protective Equipment Used

• Closed toed shoes
• Disposable gloves
• Hair covering (net or cap)
• Beard net if applicable

Physical Demands (F Frequent; O Occasional; R Rare; N Never)

F

Stand

F

Handle/Feel (using fingers)

F

Grasp

F

Walk

O

Crouch/Kneel/Stoop/Crawl

R

Climb

R

Sit

F

Talk

F

Balance

F

See/Detect

F

Hear/Listen

F

Bend

F

Push/Pull

F

Apply repetitive motion

F

Reach

Lifting Requirements

• Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Very heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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