CATHOLIC HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                                      Kitchen Manager     

JOB NUMBER:                               

POSITION REPORTS TO:             Senior Center Manager/Satellite Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:                              CHCS Senior Centers

FLSA STATUS:                                Non-Exempt                         

EEO CLASSIFICATION:             

SALARY GRADE:

Primary Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of the position is to oversee all aspects of meal service at a CHCS senior community center, serving 100 or more older adults each day.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare menus and meals in compliance with Philadelphia Corporation for Aging menu guidelines and related nutritional guidance, and with sensitivity to the cultural norms and preferences of center consumers.
• Plan and order all food and food service supplies, managing inventory in accordance with budgetary limitations and safe food handling practices.
• Manage and maintain kitchen, adhering to all standards and compliance guidelines established by the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, Department of Health, and other regulatory bodies/organizational stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute appetizing and nutritious breakfasts and lunches to daily to approximately 100 or more seniors.
• Supervisor kitchen staff on day to day operations.

Other Job Functions

• Responsible to be knowledgeable and to implement the Mission and Philosophy of the Archdiocese and organization within the scope of responsibility.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures for Catholic Human Services at all times.
• Treat all consumers/clients/participants, staff, volunteers, visitors, and community partners with dignity and respect. 
• Demonstrate high standards of attendance and timeliness.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and events, as needed/assigned, to facilitate communication, collaboration, and overall quality of service.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Education

• Minimum of a High School Diploma, or equivalent.

Experience/Abilities

• Experience in food service. ServSafe certified, or able to meet certification requirements within a specified timeframe (e.g., 6 months of hire).
• Good written and oral communication skills, and organizational abilities,
• Is flexible, hospitable, able to work independently and to follow directions consistently.

Physical Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

• Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during work hours.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc. up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with participants, personnel, other agencies, community partners, vendors, and center visitors under a variety of circumstances and conditions.
• Must be able to work effectively with older adults in a community setting respectful of their dignity and right to self-determination.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.

Language

• For some Centers, written and oral fluency in languages in addition to English may be required or preferred.

  This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of job activities.  Incumbent may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.