Kitchen Manager - ARLETA, CA

POSITION TITLE: Kitchen Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of Recuperative Care

LOCATION: Arleta, CA

CLASSIFICATION: Full time, Exempt

SALARY: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00

PERTINENT INFORMATION:

• Position title to start work January 2024

• All positions require candidates to successfully pass a background check, LIVE scan and TB Test

• Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00AM - 6:30PM
• No supervision of staff required

Certified Kitchen Manager

Arleta Home key Recuperative Care will be providing tailored meals to include culturally sensitive meals in accordance to meeting the dietary needs of unhoused seniors. These balanced tailored meals will eventually extend to the nearby community. These meals are specifically geared towards addressing the poor health outcomes that exist with the population being supported. In addition, these tailored meals support complex needs and manage chronic conditions to minimize hospitalizations. The Kitchen manager will be assisting the chef in all food service operations and day-to-day operation of the Kitchen as well as collaborate with the Registered Dietician consultant to supervise the entire meal inventory, preparation, health and safety, cleanliness and planning and any modifications that may arise.

Responsibilities and Initiatives

To help NHF meet its growth goals, the Certified Kitchen Manager will:

• Manage inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service accordance to expiration, etc.
• Providing direction for kitchen staff and training to facilitate quick acclimation to tasks and changes that may occur.
• Streamlining the kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times and smooth functioning.
• Collaborate with Tierra Del Sol manager to foster a conducive working environment for staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Create a flexible and staggered meal service schedule to ensure all guests receive the accurate meal according to dietary plan or restrictions.
• Setting regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifying that staff are maintaining sanitation levels to meet OSHA, Department of Health regulations and any other required compliance.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietician/Nutritionists and Chef to develop and maintain an ongoing menu.
• Ensure meals/menu for each guest are entered accurately in LAHSA HMIS database.
• Create shift schedules for staff and complete the timecard if applicable.
• Conduct and place orders along with support of the Director.
• Collaborate with the Director to maintain budget by tracking kitchen finances and identifying areas of waste.
• Create and complete weekly checks via documentation of unused or expired meals via refrigerated or pantry stored, replenished according, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure all ingredients are dated, labeled, and stored appropriately, whether refrigerated or at room temperature.
• Complete monthly and/quarterly report to indicate services, challenges, recommendations, and any changes that might be needed.
• Flexibility to commute when necessary to meet the needs of the facility.
• Collaborate with Director to provide training to program staff.
• Attend all training and in-services as scheduled.
• Project a positive professional image and adhere to organizational dress code.
• Flexibility to adhere to schedule changes and on-call status in providing support to the department and program staff as it relates to job functions and needs of the facility.
• Complete additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet the needs of the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and minimum of 2 years supervisory experience, or
• Graduation from a culinary institute and 3 years of experience.
• Must be certified and accredited in food safety and/food manager certification such as ServSafe or willing to ascertain certification upon immediate hire.
• Some knowledge of the organization, healthcare, and homeless issues.
• A strong base of culinary knowledge.
• Making decisions based upon the analysis of the subject, phase or issues involved in each assignment.
• Working with homeless individuals, mental health, and substance abuse preferred.
• Able to handle complex crisis situations and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and skill in using databases.
• Reliable transportation.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish Preferred.
• TB test required.
• Fingerprint live scan /background required.
• Physical stamina to withstand a full shift potentially on their feet.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

Be on a team that is full of collaborative, passionate, fun and energetic individuals that are focused on serving the needs of the community. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 100 % covered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance for the employee; 401(k) plan with up to 5% matching contribution.

Other work perks include a monthly engagement activity with everyone. You can take part in Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) events, having access to our JEDI library, and other resources to learn more about JEDI. Team engagement that includes staff awards, and enjoy direct access to everyone to share ideas and initiatives to continue to improve the employee experience. Feeling hungry during work hours? We got you covered with our snack havens located at all of our facilities!

ABOUT THE NATIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

National Health Foundation (NHF) is guided by a mission to improve the health of individuals and underserved communities by acting on the social determinants of health and bridging the gaps in the healthcare system. All people, regardless of who they are or where they live, can achieve their highest level of health. NHF works within communities to identify and advance solutions that remove barriers and promote health for all who live there.

Research has demonstrated that one of the clearest determinants of health –and health disparities– is where people live. A person’s physical environment, employment opportunities, community safety, and access healthcare providers, (and more) all impact health and are local in nature. The largest health disparities emerge in neighborhoods experiencing poverty and in communities of color. These social determinants can help or hinder a person’s ability to make healthy decisions. People are not homeless; they experience homelessness. People suffering from diabetes may understand what they should be eating, but it does not matter if they cannot purchase fresh produce in their own neighborhood. Physical fitness might be a top priority for everyone, but crime and unlit parks might prevent that from happening. Health starts where people live, learn, work and play.

NHF is committed to addressing the root causes of health disparities by working hand in hand with communities. We empower teens and adults to advocate for their health and identify needed changes in their neighborhoods. Then we help develop and support the community’s vision of health by cultivating partnerships to deliver programs and services that are empathetic and inclusive. We observe, measure, and learn, and repeat as needed.

WHY IT MATTERS

Because health begins long before that visit to the doctor. It begins where we live, learn, work and play.

On any given night, there are 46,000 Angelinos without a home. Of those, more than 29,000 have severe health issues requiring some level of care. Without a home, these individuals experience insurmountable barriers to health and healing.

In the 6 square miles that make up Historic South-Central Los Angeles, there are no gyms and there is only 0.4 acres of park space for the 103,000 people who call the area home. Liquor stores outnumber grocery stores and there are no farmer’s markets. Without opportunities for safe outdoor play and places to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, this community will continue to experience higher than average rates of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

High school can be a trying time, but for students who are pregnant, parenting, or at risk of becoming pregnant, the challenges are far greater. The impact of pregnancy on health is compounded in communities where poverty and a lack of maternal care are common.

If NHF accomplished its mission, everyone in Southern California would have the opportunity to experience health and would live in a community that supports a healthy lifestyle. That would include a home for every person, access to fresh, healthy foods, opportunities for safe, outdoor physical fitness, and so much more. We have already seen communities take great strides in tackling their negative social determinants, but really, we have only scratched the surface of these issues.

The National Health Foundation is committed to fostering a fair, diverse, inclusive, and equal work environment.

The National Health Foundation believes diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to accomplishing our mission and maximizing our impact. Understanding historical and current manifestations of racism and oppression will enable us to act most effectively on the social determinants of health. As one of our core values, DEI will shape our governance, strategies, programs, operational activities, and advocacy efforts. We recognize the work of DEI is a journey and our commitment is unwavering.

PROGRAMS

National Health Foundation is addressing the social determinants of health using several research-proven strategies. We are targeting Food Access, with an emphasis on increasing the availability of health and fresh foods in under-resourced communities, Housing, with a focus on providing shelter and care for individuals who have been released from the hospital, the Built Environment, prioritizing the removal of the barriers to health in the Historic South Los Angeles community, and Education, with a focus on risk prevention and support for pregnant and parenting teens to complete their education. For further details on the programs, please visit our site at: http://nationalhealthfoundation.org