Introduction
Are you ready to work for an organization that offers a fun, fast-paced environment?
The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a
KITCHEN MANAGER
to manage senior meal services at various City of Tucson Recreation Center
General Description
This is a non-permanent position that will work on an intermittent or seasonal basis.
Individuals in the classification may not exceed 1,300 hours in a 12-month period.
The Kitchen Manager provides and manages the service to the Senior Nutrition Program while maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.
The Kitchen Manager also plans and facilitates daily meals to older adults; organizes social activities for nutrition site participants.
This classification works under general supervision of the facility Coordinator and received additional direction from the Senior Services Supervisor.
Essential Functions
Occasionally directs helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees and may temporarily act in a higher capacity.
Responsible for the training of volunteers
Maintains appropriate communication and works effectively with senior citizens; provides participants with social services information and referrals.
Publicizes programs and services
Plans, organizes, schedules, and facilitates meal planning
Coordinates with food caterer and contracted caterer to ensure participants meet basic daily nutritional requirements, which may include prepping and assisting with cooking of meals
Orders meals and necessary supplies
Maintain and provide accurate records and reports as required by the City and Pima Council on Aging (PCOA)
Attends meetings as required
Responsible for ensuring the program maintains high standards of sanitation and safety; oversees the cleanliness of kitchen, monitors the correct temperature for food being transported and maintaining proper food portion control.
Assists with emergencies in a calm and effective manner
Assist with the serving of meals
Ensure all volunteers meet the food handler’s standards and certification program with Pima County
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education Level & Type: High School or equivalency
Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 6 months experience in food service and handling
Special Job Requirements
At least 18 years of age at the time of application
All candidates must obtain Food Handler, CPR/First Aide certification, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, and pass a background screening upon hire
Selection Plan
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the response to the supplemental questions.
The highest scoring applicants will be placed in the "Best Qualified" and "Qualified" band (grouping) and provided to the hiring department for a selection decision.
An applicant’s placement on the list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as:
100% of your rating for education and work experience
Communication throughout this process will be sent via email exclusively, so please ensure your browser accepts emails for jobs@tucsonaz.
gov and check your email account regularly.
Conclusion
You are encouraged to print this bulletin because it contains important dates and information that will not be available online once this position closes.
Additionally, communication during this process will be sent via email to the email address on file, so please ensure your browser accepts emails from jobs@tucsonaz.
gov and check your email account regularly; this may include your junk box/spam filter.
Failure to respond or follow instructions may result in disqualification.
All inquiries should be directed to the email listed below.
ParksHR@tucsonaz.
gov
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