Position Summary The Food Service Manager provides leadership for the daily operation of the City Mission kitchen and dining services, ensuring that nutritious, safe, and welcoming meals are prepared and served to guests, residents, volunteers, staff, and community partners. This position reflects the Mission's commitment to serving others with the love, grace, and compassion of Jesus Christ through excellence in hospitality and stewardship. The Food Service Manager builds a positive team culture by leading employees, interns, and volunteers with integrity, encouragement, accountability, and servant leadership. This position plays an important role in creating an environment where every meal demonstrates dignity, hope, and Christian hospitality. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the Mission kitchen and dining room.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop kitchen employees, interns, and volunteers.
• Foster a Christ-centered culture that reflects the Mission's values of compassion, grace, respect, teamwork, and servant leadership.
• Build a positive, encouraging, and accountable team environment where people can grow personally and professionally.
• Plan nutritious, cost-effective menus utilizing donated, purchased, and USDA food products.
• Maintain food inventory and order supplies while practicing excellent stewardship of Mission resources.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
• Maintain sanitation standards throughout the kitchen, storage, and dining areas.
• Coordinate meal preparation for regular services, special events, holidays, and community functions.
• Develop kitchen schedules that ensure appropriate staffing and volunteer coverage.
• Train staff and volunteers in food safety, sanitation, equipment operation, and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to support guests, residential programs, and organizational events.
• Maintain required records related to inventory, food temperatures, cleaning schedules, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in department planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for City Mission with guests, donors, volunteers, churches, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Mission. QualificationsRequired
• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous food service leadership or kitchen management experience.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen operations and food safety practices.
• Ability to supervise and motivate employees and volunteers.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain standing for extended periods.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Preferred
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Experience in nonprofit, ministry, institutional, school, or healthcare food service.
• Experience supervising volunteers or workforce development participants.
• Experience working in a ministry or recovery environment.

Christian Ministry Commitment City Mission of Findlay is an overtly Christian ministry committed to demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. The Food Service Manager is expected to support and model the Mission's Christian values through personal conduct, servant leadership, integrity, humility, respect for every individual, and a commitment to the Mission's ministry philosophy. This position is expected to contribute to a workplace culture that reflects grace, accountability, teamwork, and hope while serving people from diverse backgrounds with dignity and compassion. Core Competencies

• Servant Leadership
• Team Building and Staff Development
• Christian Character and Integrity
• Hospitality and Guest Service
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Stewardship of Resources
• Adaptability
• Collaboration Physical Requirements
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely.
• Work in hot, cold, wet, and fast-paced kitchen environments.

Working ConditionsThis position works in a commercial kitchen environment serving individuals experiencing homelessness, recovery, and crisis. The Food Service Manager regularly interacts with employees, volunteers, guests, interns, donors, churches, and community partners while maintaining a welcoming, professional, and Christ-centered atmosphere

Pay:

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person