The Buffalo City Mission exists to meet the spiritual and practical needs of the poor

through the demonstration of the love and preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will run the kitchen at our Cornerstone Manor location. The position will manage the daily operations of the kitchen and oversee the kitchen staff to ensure that the highest quality of food service is being met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

A representative summary of tasks to be performed is provided below. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the mission, values and operating principles of the Buffalo City Mission.

• Responsible for assisting the Food Service Manager with preparing the department's yearly budget and working within the budget's constraints.
• Direct kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup
• Assist in overseeing food service needs for the Daycare to ensure all needs are being met.
• Assign tasks and duties, supervise attendants, cooks, stewarding, volunteers, and specialty department coordinators.
• Assist in menu planning, ordering, and implementing donations from outside resources to create a nutritional and healthy menu.
• Maintain an open relationship with all vendors, and donation providers through deliveries and communication.
• Resolve any issues as they arise. Bring issues to the attention of the Food and Beverage Manager.
• Hold staff accountable and ensure all staff are adhering to all policies and procedures.
• Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure that all tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Uphold all safety practices including (FIFO), dating, rotation, proper storage, rapid cooling and reheating, and inspection of raw and cooked items as well as food in production to guarantee that the highest quality products are prepared and served to customers.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, report repairs, and additional kitchen maintenance as needed.
• Maintain all kitchen reports, such as all temperature logs and meal counts.
• Always uphold a clean environment and be in a state of readiness for all inspections.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School degree or GED minimum. Associates Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years culinary experience.

Other Qualifications:

• In the midst of a mature walk with Jesus Christ and able to articulate belief.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• SERV Safe certified
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and MSDS information.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of safety guidelines and regulations.
• Teamwork -Relates well to all kinds of people regardless of level inside or outside of the organization. Uses diplomacy and tact when dealing with and interacting with others. Diffuses tension. Fosters collegial and cooperative attitudes. Works effectively to achieve common goals.
• Communication Intelligence - Listens to others, able to communicate issues clearly and credibly with widely varied audiences and overcome resistance; fosters open communication and manages emotion in positive ways.
• Client Focus - Understands and meets customer needs, whether internal or external, providing a high level of service and cooperation courteousness & sensitivity)

• Initiative & Adaptability - Deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities along with a personal willingness and ability to respond to changes.

Organizational Expectations:

• Mission - Christian beliefs compatible with the spiritual and pastoral mission of the Buffalo City Mission. Act as knowledgeable and effective ambassador to the community.

• Accountability – Willingly accepts personal responsibility for decisions, actions, attitudes, and behaviors that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the organization. Communicates effectively, follows through on assignments, uses resources efficiently, participates in learning opportunities and treats others with respect and dignity.
• Excellence – Serves as a role model and performs job responsibilities to the highest standards in every situation. Demonstrates commitment to quality of service.
• Focus – Understands and demonstrates behaviors consistent with the mission and values of the organization while contributing to the overall success of the strategic plan.