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The City of San Bruno Community Services Department is seeking a Food Services Coordinator to coordinate the lunch program and assist in the planning, organizing, coordination, and administration of community recreation programs for age 50-plus adults. The position works under the supervision of a Recreation Services Supervisor.
This position will perform food service management, food preparation, cooking, menu planning following Aging and Adult Services (AAS) guidelines; kitchen sanitation procedures, and routine cleaning of the kitchen appliances; purchase necessary supplies from vendors, keep detailed records of expenses and meals served, maintain food and supply inventory list. The position will also assist senior center staff in the development, scheduling, and implementation of a variety of fun lunch time activities and programs, such as the “Variety Show” and “Spring-Time Fun.”
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual who can follow recipes, plan and organize menus; prepare food in large quantities and manage kitchen operations to meet a fixed preparation and serving schedule; calculate ingredients and prepare required food quantities with minimum waste; follow safety practices, sanitation requirements and health code rules; maintain a variable work schedule based on needs of program and community center; follow oral and written instructions, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ideal candidate will also be able to safely operate kitchen tools and equipment, including proper use of knives, scissors, and other cooking tools; serve as an Emergency Disaster Worker and respond to other emergencies as needed; supervise and manage employees; demonstrate sound judgement, timeliness, initiative, and independence.
Examples of the essential duties and responsibilities include:
- Perform food service management, food preparation, cooking, menu planning following Aging and Adult Services (AAS) guidelines, and kitchen sanitation procedures and routine cleaning of the kitchen and all appliances. Provide quarterly nutrition education.
- Purchase necessary supplies from vendors and keep detailed records of expenses and meals served. Maintain food and supply inventory list.
- Assist with input of computer data and financial records pertaining to kitchen expenses and county grant data.
- Attend quarterly meetings to comply with grant funding.
- Hire and supervise part-time staff, volunteers and 50-plus adults from various food service backgrounds and age groups during daily meal preparation. Meet regularly with kitchen staff and volunteers to review procedures. Provide training for lunch registration and kitchen volunteers.
- Assist in the development, scheduling and implementation of lunch time activities and programs, with understanding of 50-plus adult and program needs.
- Work with various government agencies on regulations, training, and education surrounding food safety, nutrition, and other guidelines.
- Maintain a variable work schedule based on needs of program and community center.
- May perform needed custodial and general maintenance work as required.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
The Food Services Coordinator will possess the following:
- Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) Degree from a two-year college or university with a degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, institutional food preparation management, or a closely related field or Certificate in Culinary Arts from an accredited culinary school.
- One year experience in institutional food preparation management or related experience.
- Additional experience and training in institutional food preparation, community center use, nutrition, menu planning, and food preparation is desirable.
- Ability to obtain and maintain valid California State Driver’s License.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the following by the end of the probationary period:
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- California State certification in food safety (equivalent to the ServSafe Certificate).
In addition, the ideal candidate possesses the following competencies:
- Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results.
- Placing a high priority on the (internal or external) customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.
- Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
- Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
- Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate, and guide the team to attain successful outcomes and business objectives.
- Maintaining, identifying and improving conditions that affect own and others’ safety; upholding safety standards.
- Securing and comparing information from multiple sources to identify business issues; committing to an action after weighing alternative solutions against important decision criteria.
- Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups; communicating in a focused and compelling way that captures and holds others’ attention.
Helpful Links to understand the San Mateo County Congregate Meal Program:
https://www.smchealth.org/area-agency-aging
https://www.smchealth.org/older-adult-providers
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Food Services Coordinator vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.
How to Apply
Applications may be submitted online at governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbruno. The first cut-off for application submissions will be Monday, June 3, 2024. To be considered please don’t wait to apply, submit your application no later than 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024. This position will be open until filled, so other deadlines are tentative. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system that is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness, and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.
What happens next?
- We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
- Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
- The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.
Reasonable Accommodations
The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.
The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov.
