Open Arms of MN Looking for Food Services Manager at Minneapolis, MN Full Time

Open Arms of Minnesota

Food Services Manager

Open Arms of Minnesota (OAM) is a nonprofit that prepares and delivers healthy, nutritious food to people living with life-threatening illnesses. Our mission: By providing food as medicine, we nourish our clients and build community. OAM staff members and more than 6,600 volunteers create meals specifically designed for our clients’ nutritional needs. We use fresh and, whenever possible, organic ingredients, including produce from our own Open Farms gardens. Volunteers deliver the meals throughout the Twin Cities metro area to approximately 3,000 clients, caregivers, and dependents annually, providing nourishment and hope for families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. There are no fees for any of Open Arms’ services. Open Arms is a volunteer-driven organization and is culturally unique in our high commitment to an excellent volunteer experience. 

To learn more, visit www.openarmsmn.org

Position Overview:  

This position is expected to lead the kitchen team in the timely and accurate preparation and packaging of approximately 17,000 meals/week in accordance with the established menu, schedule, and nutrition requirements of Open Arms. The Food Services Manager is an active participant in food production, completes all weekly orders, and supervises and delegates culinary assignments as well as janitorial duties to appropriate staff.  The Kitchen does not operate on Sundays. Additionally, as with all OAM staff positions, this position is responsible for helping ensure volunteers and interns have an exemplary experience during all interactions with Open Arms and is expected to consistently maintain a high level of customer service to all guests, clients, and fellow team members. 

Primary Job Responsibilities (not a complete list):

• Oversee planning and execution of efficient food production schedules and pack out procedure.  
• Purchases all product needed for food production and manages inventory effectively to ensure that waste is limited, and product costs are within budget.  
• Ensure all menu items are produced using approved recipes and are created with high-quality ingredients. 
• Maintain food quality safety and presentation standards by using portion control and appropriate cooking, cooling and storage and packing procedures. 
• Provides direct supervision to Production Manager, Dishwashers, Inventory and Packaging Associates. 
• Provides effective training and ongoing performance coaching to ensure that each team member is meeting the expectation of their position and are recognized for their achievements. 
• Champions OAM mission by ensuring kitchen staff are active participants in communications of the broader organization such as monthly All Staff meetings, weekly Staff News, and emails. 
• Ensures high level of customer service and professional behavior by the kitchen staff. 
• Provides an outstanding environment and experience for all volunteers.

Requirements (not a complete list):  

• At least 7 years of culinary experience with at least 3 years as a Sous Chef or equivalent position.  
• Must have at least 3 years of direct employee supervision. 
• ServSafe Certified. 
• Experience with ordering and managing budgets of a large commercial kitchen. 
• Experience in high volume kitchens with institutional experience preferred. 
• Strong leadership and communication skills. 
• Great organizational skills and ability to adapt quickly to the changing needs of the business. 
• A demonstrated commitment and understanding of high customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate as part of a team. 
• Able to work flexible schedule and ability to work in two different worksites.
• Sensitivity and commitment to diversity and able to work respectfully with wide array of co-workers and members of the community. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing. 
• Able to operate standard office equipment such as telephone, computer, printer and copy machine. 
• Ability to review and reply to documents and information on computer screen as well as to use a computer and variety of software programs.   
• Able to sit for long periods of time. 
• Able to work on feet for long periods of time. 
• Able to frequently lift and carry food, beverage, and other items greater than 35 pounds, stand for long periods of time, and able to transport up to 70 pounds.
• Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, and twist.  Requires full range of motion, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.  Requires corrected vision, full color vision, sense of smell and taste, and hearing to normal range.   
• Able to operate a variety of kitchen appliances, tools, and utensils, and to operate office equipment and software programs. 
• Ability to talk and hear, and to communicate verbally and in writing in English.   

To access the full job description please click here:

https://www.openarmsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Food-Services-Manager-Kitchen-2500-June-2022.pdf .

Benefits:  

This position is eligible for an excellent comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/life/ STD/LTD insurance, paid Holidays, and personal time off (PTO), retirement plan with employer match program. Employee-paid vision plan is also available. 

Open Arms of Minnesota is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, regardless of race, gender, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, disability, or socioeconomic status. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Fast casual restaurant

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location