Asst. Director, Senior Nutrition Program

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The Assistant Director, Senior Nutrition Program is responsible for assisting the program director with daily operations of congregate and home-delivered meals programs and Kosher kitchen.  This role will provide oversight of daily activities ensuring direct supervision, health safety, and grant requirements are met with accuracy and efficiency.  Will assist the program director in areas such as contract compliance, menu preparation, quality improvement, sanitation, and client-related activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in nutritional science, food service management, gerontology, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years food service management experience with demonstrated leadership ability
• Must successfully complete basic training in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP) principles and receive certification as a Food Protection Manager by the LA County Dept. of Public Health within six months of being hired. ServSafe® Certificate required 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently; detail-oriented; have solid organizational skills and able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Must be customer-focused, problem solver, culturally sensitive, and team oriented 
• Strong supervisory, coaching, management and leadership skills 
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation. 
• Requires knowledge of storage, preparation and service of food, and the sanitary requirements and equipment used in large scale food operations.
• Requires ability to estimate and budget for future needs and cost of personnel, space, equipment, supplies and services
• Strong computer literacy in all Microsoft Suite including, Word and Excel, ability to create reports, and use internet and electronic mail systems.
• Must have and maintain a valid CA driver license, satisfactory driving record, auto insurance coverage, and have daily access to a personal vehicle.
• Bilingual Spanish and/or Russian is a plus but not required
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment

Responsibilities:

• Assist in oversight of 15 congregate meal sites, home delivery program and large-scale Kosher kitchen
• Assist with ongoing operational assessments and the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure high quality, efficient service delivery
• Provide direct supervision of congregate meal site and home delivery managers.  Provide back-up supervision as needed to kitchen manager 
• Provide adequate, budgeted staffing by participation in interviewing, hiring, orientation, ongoing training and coaching, and evaluation of direct report staff.   
• Assist program director with preparation and monthly management of annual budget
• Assist with oversight in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to established food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
• Assist program director in the planning, scheduling and publishing of menus for general and/or special diets meeting all mandated dietary guidelines in compliance with contractual specifications, minimum RDAs of key nutrients, and the laws of Kashrut.
• Assist with developing, implementing and enforcing program policies and procedures
• Assist with development and coordination of training to ensure staff maintain appropriate certification/knowledge.
• Assist program director in creating quality assurance initiatives and response plans to ensure continuous program quality including the administration of client satisfaction surveys and analysis of data.  
• Assist with ensuring maintenance of the highest rating on health inspections and corrects any deficiencies.

This position reports to:  Director, Senior Nutrition Programs

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