Food Service Supervisor - Del Valle, TX

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful.Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results.By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community.When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections

Perks of working in correctional healthcare:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, reviews menus and plans; determines type and quantities of food to be prepared. Responsible for the supervision, training, and management of the food service operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans menus and estimates food required food quantities, labor, and overhead costs. Compares actual and budgeted expenses, and keeps supervisor informed of variances, or changes in food and supply prices
• Leads subordinate staff and assigned client kitchen assistance. Provides training, assigns schedules and assignments, monitors and evaluates performance, and enforces policies and procedures.
• Reviews menus and ensures all items are prepared in accordance with established meal schedules, recipes and standards including taste, temperature, appearance, and special diets. Ensures food preparation and handling is carried out according to established standards and regulations.
• Cleans and organizes work and serving areas, and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Prepares, seasons, cooks, and serves food. Carves portions of meat, fish, or fowl for individual servings.
• Orders food items and kitchen supplies in accordance with established budget from approved vendors, and ensures food items required for planned menus are on hand. Receives and inspects food shipments for quality and quantity, and ensures proper storage necessary to prevent spoilage or loss.
• Adheres to meal schedules and ensures timely preparation of food items and maintains records.

REQUIREMENTS

• HS Diploma or GED
• 2 years experience in similar role
• Food Service Manager Certificate from any Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) approved source
• General knowledge of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning level of the client population; and the demonstrated ability to appropriately interact, tailor interventions, including de-escalation techniques, and communicate with clients based on their individual maturation level.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to exchange information and interact with clients and treatment team.
• General knowledge in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
• General knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies.
• General knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 60 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for more than six hours a day
• Ability to follow basic safety precautions
• Ability to stoop and bend, ability to reach and grab with arms and hands, and manual dexterity to manipulate kitchen implements and utensils.
• Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide support
• Ability to read recipes and instructions, and measure or portion food items. Color vision and sense of smell necessary to inspect food items for spoilage.
• Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a corrections facility where there is exposure to potentially disruptive inmates. Potential for harm is limited if established security precautions and procedures are followed.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements

Benefits at Gateway Foundation:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

• 18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere.