Food Manager at OurCalling

Ferris, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen Management, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Leadership, Budget Management, Volunteer Coordination, Procurement, Conflict Management, Time Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Vendor Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Position Summary: The Food Manager (FM) reports to the Executive Director - OCF and is a full-time, exempt leadership position responsible for leading all aspects of food services at OurCommunity. This includes sourcing, preparing, storing, and maintaining food; managing inventory and logistics; serving high-quality meals to Residents on time; maintaining a sanitary kitchen environment; and supervising kitchen staff and volunteers. The FM will initially establish these core systems within a temporary kitchen before scaling operations to the commercial facility once available. The FM is both food-focused and people-centric. Meals for Permanent Residents are prepared using basic ingredients donated by nonprofit food banks and purchased from grocery suppliers. The FM understands that preparing high-quality, delicious meals while building meaningful relationships is essential to the success of this role and to the mission of OurCommunity. This individual will work closely with the Volunteer Site Coordinator to maintain strong volunteer support and ensure food services are delivered with excellence. Strong collaboration and the ability to work well with others are essential. Position Requirements Essential Duties & Responsibilities Forecast, plan, and organize meals on a weekly basis In collaboration with assigned staff/volunteers, select, store, and distribute food items for future meals Lead, guide, and direct kitchen staff, once available In coordination with the Volunteer Site Coordinator, oversee volunteers serving in food service areas Be proficient in supervising and hands-on execution of all food prep and cooking Ensure inventory levels are monitored and perform weekly inventory assessments Order / procure materials, supplies, and ingredients based on inventory Manage all aspects of donation coordination, including outreach, promotion, and reception of goods from food bank partners Work with the ministry staff to coordinate meal service timing and delivery Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized, meeting all public health standards Manage meals budget Report any equipment issues to the Executive Director Skills and Abilities In-depth experience in kitchen health and safety regulations Understands how faith, food, and people intersect Outstanding communication and leadership skills Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment Able to plan, organize and deliver meals in timely manner Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities Flexible and comfortable working in a busy and fluid startup environment Highly attentive to detail, striving for excellence to ensure all premises are kept safe, clean, and functional Self-starter, dependable, and responsible team player with a strong sense of ownership Exceptional people skills and ability to positively relate to all kinds of people, including those who were formerly homeless Able to work independently, demonstrating initiative Strong time management skills Demonstrated experience managing relationships with vendors, inspectors, etc. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand on feet for several hours at a time Education and Experience A bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years’ relevant experience OR high school diploma with 5 years’ relevant experience Demonstrable track record of success running a high-volume kitchen and producing tasty meals in either a commercial or institutional setting A minimum of 1- 3 years’ experience in a similar role Current Texas Food Manager’s Certification Qualifications Upholding a close and growing relationship as a disciple of Jesus Christ, living out Ephesians 4:1-6 Legal right to work in the USA Preferred, but not required Experience with Notion software or other project management software Fluency in conversational Spanish Our Benefits: We offer an excellent Total Rewards benefit package that includes over 3 weeks’ Paid Time Off plus Holidays to start, as well as Health Reimbursement Benefit of up to $800 per month, Parental Leave, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan with matching, and more.

Responsibilities

Lead all food service operations including sourcing, preparation, and storage of meals for residents. Supervise kitchen staff and volunteers while maintaining a sanitary environment and managing the food budget.