Kitchen Supervisor - San Jose ARC

THE SALVATION ARMY"DOING THE MOST GOOD"

SAN JOSE CA-KITCHEN SUPERVISOR

PAY RATE: $21.00

ABOUT THE ARC

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

**THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT:**The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited food service program.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in institutional cooking with management responsibilities.
• Must hold valid California drivers license and be able to show proof of insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in an environment of extreme heat.
• Ability to see and make visual inspections and to read, interpret and follow recipes.
• Ability to smell and taste to determine freshness and proper seasoning.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks
• Able to operate a motor vehicle

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Schedule kitchen workload to allow for timely meal preparation, serving and clean- up.

2. Train and supervise kitchen personnel, including beneficiaries on proper cooking techniques in the preparation of meals.

3. Train and supervise kitchen personnel, including beneficiaries, on food safety, work safety and kitchen sanitation. Assure that proper kitchen sanitation standards are maintained.

4. Assure that kitchen equipment is maintained in good working condition, scheduling preventative maintenance repairs and emergency repairs as needed.

5. Perform bi-weekly inventory of all unused items and rotate stock to ensure freshness.

6. Order food consistent with nutritional considerations and within budget restrictions.

7. Develops and maintains vendor relations with multiple suppliers including the local Food Bank.

8. Responsible for petty cash bank used for weekly food purchases. Follow approved Accounting procedures for reimbursement of bank.

9. Work with the Center Administrator for menu planning and for special events

10. Assist with the cooking and service as needed.

11. Consult with professional staff as necessary concerning beneficiary services.

12. Keep Resident Manager and/or Center Administrator informed as to manpower needs.

13. Assure that established personnel policies and directives (smoking regulation, lunch break times, Etc.) are followed by all assigned personnel (beneficiaries and employees) and the disciplinary measures are taken when necessary.

14. Assure that safety measures are established and maintained consistently according to TSA Policy and governmental regulations.

15. Maintain confidentiality as needed and required for operation of program.

16. Overtime: Any and all overtime must have the written approval of Center Administrator.

17. Other duties as may be assigned by the Administrator or designate.

Experience

Required

• 1 year(s): Food Service
• 1 year(s): Supervisor

Education

Required

• GED or better
• High School or Equivalent or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License
• Food Handler's Card
• ServSafe Cert Exam

Behaviors

Preferred

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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