Food Service Supervisor

Get away to Army Lake Camp where we serve a variety of groups (churches, youth groups, public/private schools, and more!) Our mission is to inspire Christ-centered love and commitment while sharing God's word by example and instruction through recreational and educational opportunities. Our philosophy is to communicate the life-changing power of Jesus Christ, help campers develop leadership, responsibility, expression of service and Christian values/integrity, as well as challenge the ability of campers and staff to improve skills, self-esteem and expand their Christian experience all while helping campers develop positive relationships. If these values mean as much to you as they do to us, apply today!

The Food Services Supervisor oversees the Camp food services program, maintaining high standards of food preparation and service with emphasis on menu appeal and nutritional value, while also achieving high standards of sanitation and safety.

About the role:

• Plans and analyzes menus for all camps and events to ensure that USDA Meal Pattern and nutritional requirements are met. Ensures that all meals for the summer camp programs follow the compliance requirements for the Summer Food Service Program.
• Creates a multi-tiered menu to provide greater flexibility in meeting guest group needs and desires. This includes costing out menu options, creating (or utilizing) recipes consistent with projected costs.
• Reviews and finalizes menu requests for each scheduled guest group with the Guest Services Manager.
• Coordinates provision of food service for internal groups with the supervisor to provide those services at break-even rates (inclusive of product and labor).
• Serves as lead cook for all events and camps unless arranged with, or directed otherwise by, the supervisor. Includes ensuring that food preparation and service is efficient and timely.
• Maintains an efficient food service operation and a high quality kitchen staff by participating in the recruiting and selecting of staff. Trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates all kitchen personnel, both seasonal and regular.
• Establishes and maintains consistent standard operating procedures (including safety and sanitation) for kitchen, food storage, and food preparation that meets or exceeds Health Department and American Camping Association minimum standards.
• Enforces federal and state regulations regarding nutritional standards, reports and records.
• Prepares and maintains all records for required audits and reviews. Records and reports statistics for food services to the Camp Director on a monthly basis.
• Participates in, and conducts staff training for, the Summer Food Service Program.
• Ensures food usage by meal is accurately recorded following the compliance requirements for the Summer Food Service Program.
• Prepares, monitors, and administers the food services budget. Monitors and analyzes all expenditures. Reviews and authorizes all program expenditures. Tracks waste and implements preventative methods of minimizing waste.
• Selects vendors and orders food and food service supplies to meet program demands while adhering to budget restraints.
• Conducts regular inventory of food and food service supplies, and ensures proper rotation of food inventory.
• Coordinates all kitchen equipment maintenance with the appropriate vendors and communicates these needs with the supervisor.
• Assesses customer preferences to develop a long range plan that facilitates continuous program and quality improvement.
• Ensures the kitchen and dining areas are clean (including dishes/cookware, floors, appliances, surface areas, etc.), and that dining area is set up appropriately for each use.
• Orders food products for the Sweet Shop; tracks inventory, stocks product, ensures the shop is clean, and supervises those assigned to work in the Sweet Shop.

Education: Associates Degree in Restaurant Management, Food Service Management, or other closely related field.

Certifications:

• ServSafe Manager Certification (must have within 30 days of hire)
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License (to be able to pick up necessary supplies, etc.) with clearance to drive from TSA's insurance carrier.

Experience: Two years successful experience as a supervisor or manager in an institutional food service or comparable setting.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.