Assistant Food Service Director

Position: Assistant Food Service Director

Location: Renville, MN

Salary: $42k - $48K

The Assistant Food Service Director (AFSD) is responsible for:

- The efficient operation of meal preparation for residents

- All food safety in kitchen operations while supervising resident workers in preparation of meals

- Properly handle shortages or damages for orders within company and facility policy

- Caring for and maintaining any on-site products and keeping the work areas clean; including assisting in maintaining equipment necessary to carry out the meal preparation functions at assigned facility

- Act as liaison with facility staff and residents on a day-to-day basis and will assist with and/or cover duties while the Food Service Director (FSD) is not available

Summary of essential job functions

- Always maintains professional conduct

- Adheres to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation

- Ensure that all facility security regulations and procedures are adhered to by all company staff on site

- Responsive to resident’s individual dietary and cultural needs

- Willing to attend such training sessions that are deemed necessary by line management

- Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc

- Cook and prepare a variety of food according to healthcare guidelines and standardized recipes

- Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment

- Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items

- Work closely with operations manager to plan menus

- Safely utilizes a variety of utensils including knifes

- Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.

- Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods

- Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines

- Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures

- Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils

- Follows all work and food safety rules and procedures

- Notifies manager of any quality or quantity issues/comments related to supplies

- Checks quality and quantity of food being prepared

- Cleans product space and prep area according health department standards

- Carry out duties as assigned by company management.

Minimum requirements

- Have the ability to work in a secure corrections environment

- At least 1 year experience as a cook or food service setting (preferred)

- Ability to work independently with limited supervision required

- Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage

- Must be able to obtain food safety certifications

- Demonstrates basic math and county skills

- Able to read, write, and effectively communicate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Opportunities for advancement

- Paid time off

- Paid training

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person