COASTAL SENIORS is passionate about serving our senior community and we strive to offer services that will enrich the lives of our clients.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can make a positive impact every day and help to further strengthen ties within our community, Coastal Seniors may be the place for you.

Coastal Seniors is an Equal opportunity Employer. Our Equal Employment Policy incorporates our commitment to maintain an environment free of discrimination and to comply with all laws providing equal employment opportunities.

Coastal Seniors is currently hiring for the following positions:

Kitchen Manager

Under general supervision and according to the Area Agency on Aging Food and Nutrition guidelines, prepare meals served to Coastal Seniors’ congregate and home-delivered meal clients. This position will report the Executive Director and will work closely with our Nutrition Program Manager to plan meals.
 
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Ensures that all lunches meet the Older American’s Act (OAA) Title III-C Nutrition Program Standards.

  • Responsible for preparing all hot and frozen meals served during congregate lunches and delivered to Meals on Wheels clients.
  • Facilitates & supervises lunch service in dining rooms
  • Facilitates & supervises Meals on Wheels packaging.
  • Responsible for supervising all kitchen employees and volunteers.
  • Assists with hiring and training of new kitchen employees.
  • Participates in the food budget and control process under the direction of the Nutrition Program Manager and the Executive Director.
  • Keeps accurate records of purchases.
  • Maintains an inventory of stored foods and rotates foods on a “first in/first out” basis.
  • Keeps on file for AAA Nutritionist and Health Department; daily temperature chart, menu breakdown, and individual temperature charts for each freezer and each refrigerator.
  • Responsible for transporting the necessary ingredients to prepare meals for the Tuesday lunch in Gualala.
  • Maintains kitchen and all equipment in a clean and safe working environment. Assigns cleaning tasks to employees as needed.
  • Any other duties not listed above that are necessary to fulfill the position of Kitchen Manager.
 
Knowledge and Skills
  • Must have knowledge and understanding of nutrition and food chemistry.
  • Must have knowledge and understanding of sanitary requirements for food preparation.
  • Must understand the general dietary needs of older adults.
  • Must enjoy working with older adults
  • Must possess a desire to help members of our community.
  • Must be dependable and punctual.
  • Must have basic experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel, as well as use of the Internet.
  • Must have excellent verbal communication skills including proper telephone etiquette.
  • Must have strong problem-solving skills.
  • Must have ability to understand urgency, and to be flexible with ever-changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Must work well with others in a fast-paced, client-service oriented environment and be responsive to co-workers and colleagues.
  • Must have the ability to take initiative.
 
Experience & Requirements
  •  Five or more years of experience as a cook in a commercial kitchen or similar environment.
  • Two or more years of experience supervising a kitchen staff
  • Must possess a CA ServSafe Food Safety Kitchen Manager certificate or ability to obtain upon hire.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
  • Must pass a criminal background check.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 20-30 pounds.
  • Must be able to lift, bend, and stand for long periods
 
 
This is a part-time position working from 6:30 am – 1:30 pm Monday-Thursday. The salary range is $18-$25 per hour depending on experience.

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