Kitchen/Soup Kitchen Manager

Switchpoint Community Soup Kitchen Manager

ORGANIZATION:

Switchpoint Community Resource Center is a non-profit organization that has been serving those individuals, families and veterans in Washington County who are experiencing homelessness since 2014.Switchpoint partners with over 20 other area non-profit organizations to better provide resources in one central location. The Community Soup Kitchen functions under the umbrella of Switchpoint and theBoard of Directors and its purpose is to serve those struggling to make ends meet in the community continuing Switchpoint’s mission of empowering homeless families and individuals in WashingtonCounty by addressing the underlying cause of poverty and providing each client with an individualized, comprehensive plan that supports them on their journey to self-sufficiency and the opportunity to contribute to the community. Our motto: It Takes All of Us to end homelessness.

PURPOSE:

The Community Soup Kitchen Manager is responsible for maintaining smooth, efficient and effective day to day operations of the Community Soup Kitchen to insure a hot, hearty, healthy meal is served 5 days a week to the hunger of this area by coordinating the efforts of 12-14 different daily volunteers and maintaining sufficient stores of food for each day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Insure the safety and wellbeing of all volunteers by staying informed of all people on premises and what they are doing. Remain knowledgeable of all activities and that they are being completed in a safe manner. Maintain a fun, relaxed environment in which the volunteers know they are appreciated.

• Maintain current food handlers permit and maintain records of all volunteers required to have one.

• Maintain Volunteer Service Descriptions for each volunteer assignment

• Insure the safety of all clients by staying informed of all activities of clients in the dining area and outside in the eating areas. Insure all clients feel welcome by creating a culture of welcoming, kindness and respect towards all soup kitchen patrons that is followed by all volunteers and staff. Remove from the premise any patrons making others feel unsafe or causing disruptions.

• Meeting the UFB grocery rescue truck daily and taking what we can use, by remaining knowledgeable of daily food consumption, future needs and storage space available.

• Maintain all food stores, spice stores and paper product stores by remaining knowledgeable on a daily basis. Review all inventories of stores, including items in storage shed.

• Maintain and insure daily temp. checks of fridges/freezers

• Maintain a clean and tidy food pantry that conforms to all health and safety regulations.

• Be available for any inspections as required by partner agencies/state/local entities

• Create recipes based on what can be reasonability received from UFB and LDS Bishops storehouse

• Create a monthly menu balancing what food is available, with the need to create a healthy meal based on recommendations from dietitians based on the needs of the population we serve.

• Stay current on all inventory used daily

• Record all food ordered and received

• Place weekly orders to UFB and LDS Bishops Storehouse based on past usage and future need.

• Picking up orders or meeting deliveries as needed.

• Maintain all paperwork related to food received from UFB and Bishop’s Storehouse

• Maintain daily records of all meals prepared and served, collecting all relevant information needed

• Maintain records of all volunteer hours served

• Maintain good relations with partner agencies by maintaining good communications

• Maintain relations with volunteers including scheduling by maintaining good communications

• Insure volunteers get adequate training

• Deal with any and all personality conflicts that may arise between volunteers.

• Give tours to potential volunteers and donors

• Maintain knowledge of what supplies are needed

• Purchase any supplies not able to get donated

• Receive donations (monies and goods) and maintain records

• Maintain training materials and update as needed

• Email volunteers in advance of service date to remind and inform about service day

• Be available and able to deal with multiple things at once.

• Know all relevant food handling/safety regulations and insure they are followed by all volunteers.

• Collect daily all relevant information for end of month reports, including food used, client numbers, meals served, vol. hrs

• Create monthly reports in timely manner.

• Inform soup kitchen volunteers and donors of soup kitchen activities and relevant numbers by email every quarter.

• Create all documents needed for volunteers, including job duties checklists, needs lists, past daily numbers and entrees being served.

• Create all documents needed for promotional purposes

• Maintain current and correct contact info on all volunteers, donors and partner agencies.

• Replace or repair any equipment not working

• Contact appropriate people when any kitchen equipment (sinks, ovens, etc.) needs repaired or replaced.

• Maintain communications and good relations with Grace Episcopal Church

• Return all emails within 24 hours.

• Maintain records of any incidents involving clients or volunteers ie; accidents in the kitchen, falls, verbal/distributive behavior.

• Insure premise is cleaned and tidy at the end of every service

• Insure all requirements of the church for use of their facility are met daily

• Give custodian pay every week and maintain record/receipt of pay given

• Hand over all receipts, donations and any other paperwork as required by accounting dept./Switchpoint

• Work weekends as required, be available for texts, phone calls and emails outside of work hours

• Be available for calls and texts at all hours

• Give presentations as needed

• Go to trade shows/events as required

• Communicate regularly with all other staff members to ensure consistency and quality of service

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILLS

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree or 3-5 years equivalent work experience

• Have job-related experience such as managing volunteering programs, leading teams and/or organizations

• Exhibits a positive and compassionate attitude, sensitivity, and the ability to work well with a diverse population

• Model positive behavior, appropriate boundaries, and the ability to use sound judgment during times of crisis

• Knowledge of current trends, resource and information related to volunteerism

• Knowledge of the management of volunteer resources

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills

• Ability to wear multiple hats within a small nonprofit organization

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Docs and database software

• Recordkeeping skills

• Organization and planning skills

• Possesses valid Utah State Driver’s License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

COVID-19 considerations:We are following all CDC and Health Department guidelines

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (Preferred)
• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• People-oriented supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented cooperative and collaborative

Company's website:

• switchpointcrc.org

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No