LTE Senior Dining Site Manager​/Sub-Cook

THIS IS A SHARED POSITION. 436 hours annually to be divided between candidates hired within this sub-cook list.

This position performs the duties as the Dining Site Manager / Cook in an LTE or Substitute manner when needed. Under the general direction and supervision of the Nutrition Program Director, the Dining Site Manager / Cook is responsible for coordinating the nutritional services for the dining site and preparing meals for the congregate and home-delivered nutrition programs. The Dining Site Manager / Cook actively supervises the safe and sanitary service of meals and all other related nutrition program activities and performs related work as required by the State of Wisconsin Nutrition Services Aging Operations Manual.

This position requires understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older Americans. Extensive knowledge of quantity and quality food preparation and sanitation is essential.

• Responsible for the nutrition program in the center, including but not limited to food ordering, preparation and delivery.
• Performs center housekeeping and sanitation, ensuring compliance with Federal, State and County regulations.
• Works directly with all Dining Site Managers and Nutrition Program Director to develop the monthly menu for congregate and home-delivered meals.
• Demonstrates professional, courteous customer service to clients and other staff, consistent with County Core Values.
• Creates/Uses suitable recipes and calculates quantities needed for ordering and preparing food.
• Orders raw food products, paper supplies, chemicals and small equipment necessary for the kitchen to carry out tasks.
• Maintains safe and orderly storage of food and other supplies.
• Compares prices and quality of products used and adjusts purchasing accordingly.
• Communicates effectively and coordinates with drivers, vendors, and other staff to ensure the program runs smoothly.
• Prepares and packages meals for individual home delivery as well as bulk delivery to other senior dining sites.
• Schedules cleaning and preventative maintenance of all program-related equipment for kitchen and home delivery routes.
• Schedules repairs and routine professional cleaning as needed for nutrition program equipment and kitchen area.
• Arrange for laundering kitchen items (i.e. towels, aprons, etc.)
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

This position performs and complies with Nutrition Program Dining Site Manager duties as required by the State of Wisconsin Nutrition Services Aging Operation Manual.

• Greeting participants
• Providing continual outreach to new participants
• Obtaining feedback and responding to concerns from participants regarding service delivery
• Advocating on behalf of older adults with community members as well as local, state, and federal lawmakers and policy makers
• Verifying that participants have registered
• Handling all participant contributions appropriately
• Enforcing policies and procedures related to food safety and sanitation
• Providing quality assurance for food or for food-vendor contracts
• Keeping records of program data
• Scheduling and/or supervising other staff or volunteers
• Ensuring safety of meal service locations through collaboration with facility owners and local regulatory agencies
• Attending annual regional nutrition program staff training

Important skills and qualities to consider when hiring dining center managers include customer service skills, food-handling experience, first-aid certification, group leadership experience, problem-solving abilities, and a warm, non-judgmental personality

• A basic knowledge of quantity food handling and sanitation.
• Ability to order, purchase and cook food on a quantity basis.
• Must be able to follow directions and work without close supervision.
• Must have good organizational and public relations skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Math ability necessary as it relates to daily donations, participation reports, and production calculations.
• Knowledge of computer, fax, printer, and email use.
• Tact, courtesy and the ability to get along well with people, especially the elderly.

Completion of a standard high…