Food Service Manager

at DCCCA in Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Job Description

First Step at Lake View offers substance abuse treatment designed to meet the unique needs of women, pregnant women, and women with dependent children. Treatment interventions include non-medical detox, short term residential treatment, intensive outpatient services with or without supportive housing, outpatient counseling and primary healthcare collaboration. A licensed childcare, parenting, case management and mental health services are integrated into the holistic treatment program. First Step at Lake View is situated in a quiet campus setting with large areas of green space and relaxing views from all areas of the grounds and a high-quality children’s playground. Outpatient substance abuse or mental health counseling are offered via tele-health technology or in office sessions.

The Food Services Manager oversees food services, purchases food products and maintains hygiene standards for the program kitchen and dining room areas.

Position Overview:

- Oversees client menu planning and meal preparation
- Prepares meals in accordance with current KDHE Consumer Food and Lodging regulations
- Directs clients to program resources
- Keeps hygiene standards for kitchen and dining room areas in accordance with all applicable state and local regulations
- Addresses client food service issues when appropriate
- Supports staff with the day-to-day operation of the treatment center
- Provides factual and pertinent information to assist in certain decision-making processes
- Organizes weekly group and individual tutoring sessions to clients on nutrition, cooking and menu planning
- Maintains and presents records, purchasing information, product utilization and menus systematically
- Purchases equipment and supplies per program policy
- Tracks inventory and controls purchasing for kitchen supplies, utensils, linens and equipment
- Holds clients accountable for kitchen supplies, dishes, linens and equipment used
- Reviews Vision cards to ensure program standards are met
- Considers cost effectiveness when planning and/or purchasing of food, supplies and/or equipment

Requirements Include:

- Requires a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
- Requires at least two years of related experience in commercial scale food preparation
- Requires a basic understanding of the treatment model utilized
- Requires CPR, AIDS in-service hours and annual TB testing with a negative test result
- Must pass pre-employment background checks, reference checks and drug screening

EOE