Food Service Manager - (CBM)

Job Location: This position will be located at 1000 E. 24 th St, KCMO 64108

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

If you have a desire to impact patient’s lives by providing nutritionally sound meals, this a great for you! As a State of Missouri employee, you will have the support and resources to develop professionally and succeed in your career as a Food Service Manager. We also offer excellent benefits! Reporting to the Director of Dietetic Services, this position will supervise food service staff of a moderate-size facility in the preparation, serving, and delivery of meals for patients and the cafeteria.

• • Directly oversee Supervisors and Cooks and provide oversight of Food Service Workers.
  
  • Perform management duties including ordering and putting away groceries and supplies, recording temperatures, time-keeping, and quality improvement projects. Menu plan based on nutritional guidelines, allergies, and textures to meet patient needs. Orient, train, hire, schedule staff and monitor their work and productivity.
  
  • Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly records and reports of food purchases, inventory, costs, and other related reporting requirements.
  
  • Maintain safety and sanitation procedures to meet all guidelines of the Health Department, Joint Commission, and HACCP. Focus on quality services, and problem resolution to ensure patient satisfaction. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
  
  • Possess strong computer, time management, and communication skills. ServSafe Certified or a Kansas City Health Department “Food Handler Permit” preferred or to be obtained upon hire. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; arrive to work on time, returns from lunch on time and minimizes unscheduled absences .
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• • No disciplinary action in the previous 12 months.
  
  • Employee must be current in mandatory training requirements and department job-specific competencies. Being current in policies will be a consideration in selecting the most qualified candidate for awarding positions.
  
  • Four or more years of experience in large-scale food preparation and service, including on or more years in a supervisory or management capacity involving menu planning, estimation of food requirements, requisition of supplies; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency. (Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university which included 15 earned credit hours in Dietetics, Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, Food service management, or a closely related area may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience, at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.) OR
  
  • One or more years of experience as a Cook II with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System, and a possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency. OR
  
  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Dietetics, Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, Food Service Management, or a closely related field.
  
  

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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