Assistant Food Service Director

This position will assist the Food Service Director with all Food Service operations and focus on the Front of the House operations for a cafeteria serving up to 1,200 guests, with four serving lines.

Lakeview is an organization whose mission is transforming lives by experiencing God’s love in a safe environment through meaningful relationships and gracious hospitality.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are searching for qualified applicants that will bring their gifts and talents to our ministry.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assist Director with quality leadership of operations and staff
• Maintain an organized, clean and welcoming dining room environment
• Learn and maintain all Front and Back of House operations (Includes cooking, laundry, cleaning restrooms, working knowledge of the dish room, equipment, etc.)
• Coordinate mealtime logistics
• Assist with meal preparation and cleanup
• Provide collaborative support on menus, staffing, and processes with Director
• Assist with inventory control, stock rotation (FIFO), and ordering
• Identify and report maintenance and repair needs
• Practice and enforce healthy sanitization practices, without compromise
• Administrative duties include, but are not limited to: scheduling, food ordering, record keeping, creating signage, and updating existing procedural manuals
• Participate in staff hiring, training, evaluating and disciplinary processes (under the guidance of the Director)
• Provide hospitality to all Lakeview guests, being observant to their needs and taking action to find solutions
• Other duties as directed

Personal/Professional Strengths:

Outgoing, team-minded, organized, a problem-solver, a self-starter, dependable, hospitable,   observant, and patient

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successfully complete Lakeview new-hire process, including a background check and drug screen (required)
• Physical ability to stand long hours and be able to lift at least 50lbs (required)
• Manager’s Food Handlers Certification
• Experience in cooking for large groups
• Experience in training and managing up to 50 staff members
• Experience in hospitality
• Experience in the hotel, restaurant, conference , or catering industry

Please submit all resumes to:

Xanetha Hamilton

Food Service Director

Foodservices@lakeviewmcc.org