Food Services Manager - Higher Ed. jobs in Akron, OH

Responsible for food service preparations, operations and staff, and serves as support of special events. Ensures that the operations, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of the building allows it to function to meet the mission and goals of the church in providing dynamic and vital ministry to members and the wider community.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Food Service and Hospitality

a) Maintain ServSafe Food Manager certification.

b) Ensure food service and hospitality staff have been ServSafe Food Handler certified.

c) Purchase, prepare, serve, and manage storage of food for events both for church membership and outside groups, in accordance with all local and state safety/code regulations. Clean and remove trash from the building after events.

d) Create and review, as necessary, menus to provide clients an array of options to suit both dietary and budget considerations, in conjunction with the Events Manager. Includes cost planning and analysis, maintaining necessary records and preparing reports, as required.

e) Coordinate with the Events Manager and Finance and Communications Manager to ensure all bills for food service are prepared and sent in a timely manner.

f) Coordinate with Events Manager to respond to building use requests when such building use requires food service and/or particular set-up requirements.

g) Coordinate maintenance and inspections of all food service equipment with facility staff.

h) Manage and maintain inventory of all supplies.

i) Schedule and manage all kitchen staff.

Facility Maintenance and Cleaning

a) Supervise, schedule and direct the facility and cleaning staff.

b) Execute facility-related contracts in collaboration with the Finance and Communications Manager. Ensure effective project management of all repair and capital improvement projects.

c) Create and implement facility upkeep and cleaning schedule.

d) In addition to routine cleaning, ensure that the facility is adequately stocked at all times and that a schedule of deep cleaning and sanitizing occurs regularly.

e) For all events, and in coordination with Events Manager, ensure staffing, set-up and take down of equipment, including but not limited to, tables, chairs, AV equipment, risers, lecterns, and decorations and clean-up needs.

f) Maintain an up-to-date equipment inventory.

g) Maintain an up-to-date inventory of vendor information, manuals, warranties, etc.

h) Purchase maintenance, cleaning and custodial supplies as needed to ensure effective operation of the facility.

i) Serve as staff liaison to the Building and Grounds Board. Attend monthly meetings and submit report(s), as required, providing information and input, as needed.

j) Develop a regular maintenance schedule (including service dates for plumbing fixtures, painting schedule, etc.).

k) Maintain a maintenance/repair log for all buildings’ systems, i.e., fire suppression, HVAC, alarm system, plumbing, and electrical.

l) Maintain a priorities list of upkeep and renovations.

m) Monitor the church entrance from desktop application as needed. Greet new arrivals, offer directions and address members’ and guests’ queries.

n) Lead regular team meetings to share and offer reflections and feedback on recent work.

3) Participate in staff meetings.

4) Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1) Bachelor’s degree required.

2) Kitchen management experience required.

3) ServSafe Food Manager certification, required.

4) Two-five years management experience, preferred.

5) Human resources training or experience, preferred.

6) Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.

7) Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

8) Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task, prioritize projects, manage time and meet project deadlines.

9) Ability for continued learning and skill development.

10) Able to work effectively with people of diverse cultures and ethnicities, all levels of socioeconomic status, gender identities and sexual orientation.

11) Positive interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as on a team.

12) Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity.

13) Understanding and enthusiasm for the church and its members, mission, and programs.

14) Must be able to grow within the changing needs of the position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 32 per week

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• ServSafe Food Manager Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person