FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT MANAGER

Since 1977, Child Crisis Arizona has been a symbol of hope, responding to the call of our community to prevent and intervene in child abuse and neglect. With unwavering dedication, we have nurtured and strengthened families, evolving our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect, by creating strong and successful families. 

Our Food Services program is ready to hire a Food Services Assistant Manager to join the team.

We seek professional, compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals committed to providing quality meals to the children in our care and outstanding customer service.

In this role, you will oversee and manage quality menu planning, shopping, ordering, cooking, and food delivery, ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen appliances, delivery vehicles, and food storage areas, ensure compliance with all Maricopa County Health Department, State Licensing, and Head Start sanitation requirements, and be an integral member of the management team.

To be considered, you must have: 

• An AA or BA in nutrition, food industry management, hospitality management, culinary arts, food science, or related field. Or an AA or BA in an unrelated field with applicable food service management experience.
• Must have current Food Manager Certification or be willing to obtain it within the first 10 days of employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• A valid Arizona Driver’s License and a clean five-year motor vehicle history
• A Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to obtain one before the initial employment start date
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Display good written and verbal communication skills

You are a star candidate if you have the above and:

• Management experience in a kitchen serving children
• Experience with the National School Lunch Program or Child and Adult Care Food Program
• Previous experience in food preparation for large groups and in a fast-paced environment

As a valued member of our team, Child Crisis Arizona will provide you:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Heath Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Generous amount of PTO
• Staff Appreciation Activities
• Training and ongoing professional development opportunities

***Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions