Food Service Manager (Weekends Only)

Lexington Center for Recovery, the Hudson Valley’s largest provider of outpatient and residential substance use disorder services, is seeking a Part-Time (Weekends Only) Food Service Manager to join our team at our Residential and Detox Services location in Harris, NY. Job Summary: This position is responsible for the preparation, cooking, serving, and proper storage of meals for residents while maintaining high standards of food quality, cleanliness, sanitation, nutrition, and food safety. The Food Service Manager will also play an important role in helping residents develop practical life skills by providing hands-on instruction in basic food preparation, cooking, kitchen safety, sanitation, and healthy eating. The Food Service Manager oversees daily food-service operations while working hands-on in the kitchen. This position prepares and serves meals, assists with food procurement and inventory, supports menu planning, maintains kitchen sanitation and food-safety standards, and ensures compliance with applicable OASAS and agency requirements. The Food Service Manager will work closely with residents, providing appropriate instruction and supervision during kitchen activities designed to promote independence and daily living skills. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook daily meals according to established menus, recipes, portion guidelines, dietary requirements, and agency standards. Perform food preparation, including washing, chopping, cutting, measuring, seasoning, portioning, and properly storing ingredients. Prepare and serve scheduled meals and prepare additional meals for safe reheating and serving by trained staff during later shifts. Assist with food procurement, including identifying needed food and kitchen supplies, preparing shopping or ordering lists, obtaining food items, and ensuring adequate supplies are available. Monitor kitchen inventory and identify food, supplies, and equipment requiring replenishment or replacement. Assist with menu planning and food selection while considering nutritional guidelines, dietary restrictions, food allergies, and resident needs. Coordinate with the agency’s nutrition professional to support appropriate and nutritious meals for residents. Assist and supervise residents with basic food preparation and kitchen activities as part of developing daily living skills. Provide residents with hands-on instruction in meal preparation, kitchen safety, sanitation, food organization, and healthy eating. Teach residents basic food-safety practices, including proper handwashing, cleanliness, and safe food handling. Encourage residents to develop appropriate independent living skills related to meal preparation and kitchen responsibilities. Safely operate kitchen equipment and ensure cookware, utensils, appliances, and equipment are clean, functional, and properly maintained. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen and food-storage areas. Monitor and document refrigerator and freezer temperatures to ensure safe food storage. Label and date stored food and follow proper food rotation practices, including FIFO (First In, First Out). Ensure food is properly stored, prepared, cooked, held, and served at appropriate temperatures. Follow all applicable OASAS, agency, infection control, food-safety, and sanitation standards. Monitor food quality and report spoiled, expired, damaged, or unsafe food items. Ensure proper disposal of food waste and assist in maintaining appropriate pest-control and sanitation standards. Maintain awareness of contraband and other safety concerns and report issues promptly. Report unusual resident behavior, safety concerns, injuries, or incidents in accordance with agency procedures. Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and appropriate conduct when working with residents. Assist with kitchen organization, meal service, special events, and other food-service activities. Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen sta…

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