Temporary Food Programs Supervisor, Culturally Appropriate Food 131 views

Preble Street is looking for a Temporary Food Programs Supervisor, Culturally Appropriate Food

Location: Maine, USA

Job Type: Part-time, Temporary

Description:

Preble Street’s Food Programs help meet the nutritional needs of our community members experiencing homelessness and food insecurity through our mobile food services, food pantry, and soup kitchens.

On pace to provide 1,000,000 meals this year, Preble Street is working diligently to meet our community’s increasing needs for food support. To help ensure that our new Mainer neighbours experiencing homelessness or who rely on food support to maintain housing stability have access to healthy, nourishing, culturally appropriate food, Preble Street is seeking a Food Programs Supervisor with expertise and experience in planning, preparing, and distributing large quantities of food, with a focus on Central African and other culturally appropriate meals.

This is a part-time position, responsible for all aspects of meal planning and preparation, as well as supervision and instruction of staff and volunteers.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage large-scale food sourcing, menu planning, and preparation of high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Experience in planning and preparing culturally appropriate meals, with a focus on Central African meals.
• Commitment to food justice and understanding of new Mainers’ food needs.
• Commitment to the Preble Street mission, and knowledge of issues of homelessness, food insecurity, and social and economic justice.
• Strong organizational and planning skills. * Excellent staff and volunteer training and team management skills.
• SERV Safe Certification (or ability to become ServSafe certified).

Schedule: 8-hour shift

Education: Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Restaurant Experience- 1 year (Preferred)
• Management- 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification: Food Safety Certification (Preferred)

Shift Availability: Day Shift (Required)

Company’s website: https://www.preblestreet.org/about-us/employment/

Interested candidates please apply.