Food Services Assistant Manager - Fora Health : Job Details

At Fora Health, the Assistant Kitchen Manager plays a vital role in not only ensuring smooth kitchen operations but also in empowering our patients with valuable life skills through cooking education. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine culinary expertise with a passion for helping others on their journey to a healthy recovery. Fora Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our team.This position will directly report to the Food Services Manager.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Staff supervision: Assist the Food Service Manager in organizing and delegating work to food service staff, including training and supervising employees and volunteers.
• Food Preparation and Service: Oversees and helps with the preparation, cooking and serving of food as needed/appropriate, ensuring adherence to established recipes, nutritional guidelines, and safety standards.
• Staffing/Recruiting: Must have the ability to effectively fill vacant cook positions and manage staff leave.
• Inventory Management: Maintains control of inventory by ordering food and kitchen supplies, receiving and inspecting deliveries, and managing storage.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure cleanliness and sanitization in food handling processes to comply with health regulations. Conduct regular inspections to maintain high standards of food quality.
• Menu Planning: Contribute to menu development by forecasting food quantities needed for service and making nutritional substitutions when necessary.
• Customer Service: Address patients and staff inquiries and complaints effectively to enhance customer satisfaction and improve service quality.
• Teach Cooking classes: Develop and lead engaging cooking classes for patients as part of their recovery program.
• Participating in Fora Health committees, including Health & Safety, DEI and Supervisor team.
• Financial Oversight: Assist in reconciling financial reports and managing food budgets.
• Assumes responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of Food Service manager.

QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of experience in kitchen management or as sous chef
• Culinary degree or Associate of Science degree in Food Science
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Experience in teaching or mentoring preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate attitude and ability to work with individuals in recovery
• Serve Safe certification required
• Basic understanding of addiction and recovery principles

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Culinary expertise and knowledge of various types of specialty diets and diverse cuisines
• Experience with large batch, institutional cooking
• Ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently
• Strong teaching and presentation skills
• Patience and adaptability in working with diverse groups
• Proficiency in kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
• Proficiency in Word and Excel for inventory management and record-keeping for specialty dietary orders
• Ability to select and use USDA-approved nutrient analysis software for menu evaluation and compliance with dietary specifications

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Fora employees with a history of substance use disorders or identifying as a person in recovery, Fora Health requires a minimum of six months continuous sobriety.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug test
• Successful completion of Tuberculin test and/or evaluation with negative results or documented evidence of non-communicability
• DHS criminal background approval

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Walking, bending and standing
• Using hands and fingers for manual tasks in food preparation as needed
• Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work in high heat environment
• Ability to work flexible hours/days to meet kitchen need

HOURS AND PAYThis is a Full Time position working 40 hours a week. The position will earn an annual salary of $52,000 - $62,000 depending on experience, degrees, and certifications. This is an exempt position and the candidate will not be eligible to for overtime compensation.ABOUT FORA HEALTHLooking for a meaningful career? At Fora Health, we employ a team of passionate, diverse and caring people who are committed to carrying out our mission to provide treatment, care and advocacy for all who are affected by substance use disorder. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our experienced team of professionals in the fight to overcome the stigma of addiction and mental health. Come join one of Oregon's largest and most reputable providers of substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment for adults!Fora Health is committed to providing a wide range of accessible, coordinated, and well-integrated services that benefit the community and support our clients to recover and to maintain recovery from addiction. To maintain an organizational culture which supports Fora's mission, each employee will, at a minimum:

Have knowledge of substance use disorders.

Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process.

Respect the diversity and uniqueness of all people.

Recognize that a healthy work environment is maintained through the practice of mutual respect and healthy self-care.

Uphold the highest standard of customer service to clients, referents, and all community partners.

BENEFITS

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance (short-term disability insurance, supplemental group life insurance, accident & critical illness insurance, and pet insurance)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care and transportation costs
• 401K plan with Employer Matching up to 6%
• 4 weeks paid vacation, one floating holiday & sick leave
• 10 observed holidays, paid bereavement and paid jury duty days
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted 24 Hour Fitness membership from $6.99/month
• One free employee meal on days worked at our Cherry Blossom location
• Online education tools for CEUs
• Critical shift compensation up to double hourly pay rate and shift premiums for certain positions
• Employee referral bonus
• Education grant program reimbursement for continuing education expenses after 90 days of employment
• Loan forgiveness for eligible medical and clinic positions
• Free parking at our two facilities

Employees may be eligible for education grants:

• National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
• NURSE Corps
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Fora Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.Fora Health encourages applications from those who are in recovery. Please note that we require individuals in recovery to certify that they have at least two years of continuous sobriety upon hire.Fora Health is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Fora Health conducts a background check for all positions upon offer of employment. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of certain jobs may require us to take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.