Food Service Coordinator

Description

About New Horizons of the Treasure Coast 

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and services to individuals and families facing mental health & substance abuse challenges. Our organization is committed to fostering hope, resilience, and recovery in the communities we serve. We believe in the power of compassion, education, and advocacy to bring about positive changes.

FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible for coordinating and supervising the functions of the Agency’s Food Services Department. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides administrative direction, leadership and supervision of staff 
• Applies sound personnel   practices in interviewing, selection and orientation of staff.
• Supervises staff members in a fair and consistent manner; provides direction as necessary; leads by professional example.
• Always takes immediate action in disciplinary situations; documents actions taken.
• Consistently shares   information with subordinates in an appropriate and timely manner; demonstrates tact and discretion as required.
• Demonstrates good leadership by developing standards of performance, determining areas of responsibility and accountability and delegating responsibilities.
• Consistently motivates staff members in a positive manner; develops teamwork in accepting and practicing the policies and procedures of the Agency.
• Ensures that all staff members have a clear definition of their work responsibilities and expectations for performance.
• Conducts Employee Performance Management Activities 
• Assumes primary responsibility for food ordering, for monitoring food preparation and for the serving activities in the main Kitchen and in the Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit.
• Oversees the inventory of all food items and supplies used in preparing meals 
• Responsible for ensuring safe and sanitary conditions in the Main Kitchen & Dining Room  

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field and must possess a current Food Handler Certificate. Experience in hospital or health care food service may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis. One-year supervisory experience.