Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Organizational Summary

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.

Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Services (including after school programs), Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network), the East Harlem Community Partnership, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 10,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.

Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org

Position: Kitchen Manager

Department: Aging, Health, & Wellness Services (AHWS)

Reports to: Deputy Director of Aging, Health & Wellness Services

Hours: Full-time (M-F; 6am - 2pm)

Salary: $25.48 per hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: On-site

Positions Reporting to this Role: None

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director, the Kitchen Manager is responsible for menu planning, food purchasing, food preparation, as well as supervision of kitchen staff and adherence to DFTA standard nutrition operating procedures. The Kitchen Manager is also responsible for overseeing the packaging of all Meals on Wheels and satellite site meals, and congregate lunch service. He or she is responsible for the purchasing, receiving, dating, storing and inventory of all food and supplies for MOW and congregate lunch and other programs. He or she is responsible for supervising portioning, packing and plating food for both MOW and congregate lunch at satellite sites.

Responsibilities:

• Plan quarterly menus using DFTA’s Simple Serve database with the Deputy Director and input from the Seniors/Advisory Council.
• Print duplicate daily recipes.
• Prepare weekly food purchase orders in advance and place weekly food orders for menu planning.
• Plan and supervise daily work schedule including cooking, plating, serving and cleaning.
• Supervise preparation of daily food use records and monthly food inventory.
• Utilize batch-cooking techniques for daily food production.
• Supervise food temperatures and equipment (refrigerator & freezer) temperature recordings daily at Jefferson Senior Center. Monitor and supervise all temperature records at satellite sites.
• Use DFTA kitchen manual to train food service employees/volunteers before assigning food service tasks.
• Monitor compliance for DFTA, DOH, FDNY, Pest Control, Hood Range, etc.
• Supervise and support Jefferson Senior Center by monitoring cleanliness of kitchen and dining room, providing staff and volunteer management and supervision, and supervision of breakfast and lunch service.
• Attend trainings as specified by the New York City Department for the Aging and Department of Health.
• Provide nutrition trainings for kitchen staff, MOW, and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with MOW Director regarding emergency planning during agency closures or weather emergencies
• Serve as the main point of contact between food vendors and caterers
• Attend appropriate training programs as requested by supervisor.
• Compile statistics, prepare reports, and maintain staff and volunteer attendance, and other required records.
• Responsible for the safe handling of food, especially storing food according to temperature and safety guidelines at all times.
• Receive, unpack, inventory, and store all food and kitchen supplies according to policy and guidelines immediately upon delivery. This includes dating perishable and canned goods.
• Responsible for daily cleaning of the main kitchen and all kitchen equipment, including large equipment such as slicing machine, range, ovens, steam table, and coffee urns. Also responsible for regular periodic cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, range hood, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
• Significant experience as a cook in an institutional setting and/or formal culinary training.
• Valid New York City Food Handler’s License.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to stand and cook for long hours.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Good organizational ability, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Desire or interest in working with aging populations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

CO R E CO M P E T E N C IE S

• LeadingOthers: Creates a sense of urgency throughout the organization on the importance of achieving outcomes. Inspires, influences, and enables team members to reach their goals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.
• Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision and documents performance highlights and concerns
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones. Seeks and supports professional development opportunities for team members. Manages finances and budgets effectively
• Communicating and Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holds team accountable to the same standard

Union Settlement’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.