Food Service Manager
Nasau County, NY, USA
Job Type
Supervise production/preparation, delivery and service of meals in accordance with established standards of nutrition, health and sanitation. Collaborate with Nutrition Consultant to plan nutritious meals and snacks for Head Start children, parents and staff. Perform administrative tasks in support of the food preparation process, including documentation maintenance of records.
Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with parents and Nutritionist to Plan meals menus
2. Purchase and Maintain proper receipts of food items to ensure quality and cost
3. Maintain proper storage and control of waste on a daily basis
4. Prepare and serve food
5. Supervise and Train aides and volunteers
6. Maintain proper purchased records, meals served, and inventory
7. Supervise maintenance of equipment, kitchen and during areas
8. Maintain good sanitation and safety practices, including personal appearance and hygiene
9. Participate in food related learning activities including:
a) Eating with children periodically
b) Introducing new food to children and others food related learning experiences
c) Including children in assisting with food preparation and clean up
10. Participate in planning for parent nutrition and consumer education
11. Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Required to obtain DOH Food Service Manager Training Certificate and must keep it up to date
3. Should have a minimum of one (1) years of experience in preparing quality recipes basic cooking skills and experience
4. Must demonstrate the ability to plan and coordinate kitchen activities to insure proper meals meal service
5. Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and work within the requirements of both Head Start Performance standards and the Child and adult food care program
About the EOC:
The Economic Opportunity Commission is the designated anti-poverty agency in Nassau County; an innovative Community Action Agency devoted to facilitating and strengthening basic social relationships between individual, families, and social organizations.
For over 50 years, the EOC of Nassau County, Inc., has provided programs and services to low-income Nassau County residents. During the past year, approximately 41,000 unduplicated low-income children, youth, individuals, and families accessed EOC programs and services. As a Community action Agency, the EOC of Nassau County, Inc., is a direct support for the county's residents who live at, or below the federal poverty level. This includes those who are recognized as "working poor".
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
The EOC believes that all employees are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunities that do not discriminate on the basis of, actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. EOC's Executive Management Team and Leadership is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment. All personnel decisions are based on merit and finances. The EOC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.
The Office of Head Start helps young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school through local programs. The Head Start program promotes children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being.