Food Services Manager-Full Time in Joliet, IL

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Position Summary:  In partnership with the Director of Facilities, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Mission’s food service operations, including food procurement, preparation, and serving. Provides leadership, training, and supervision to staff, guests, and volunteers involved in food service activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all food service operations, including food procurement, receiving, inventory management, meal preparation, serving, food pantry distribution, warehousing, and community partnerships.

• Plan and prepare nutritious, appealing meals that support guests’ physical restoration and recovery while maximizing available resources.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and equipment maintenance standards, including Illinois Food Code, public health regulations, and applicable agency requirements.

• Maintain readiness for health inspections and ensure required food-handler training and documentation are completed and current.

• Coordinate food donations, purchasing, and distribution through community partners, food banks, and other approved sources.

• Work collaboratively with staff, guests, and volunteers, modeling Christ-like character and conduct while supporting efficient, compassionate food service operations.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Christian faith and compassion for individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction , with the ability to demonstrate and share Christ’s love through words and actions.
• Knowledge of critical food safety and handling practices – SERV safe certified
• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) qualified by State of Illinois (or willing to obtain certification within 60 days of employment). 
• Able and willing to both follow recipes as well as create recipes and to teach others.
• Interpersonal skills, able to clearly communicate verbally and promote teamwork and apply problem solving skills
• Able to work with diverse groups of people, treating all with dignity and respect
• Computer literate, knowledgeable in Word, Excel, Google products and Email
• Knowledge of 12-steps/recovery/mental illness preferred
• Able and willing to work flexible schedule (when needed) including early mornings, into the evening, and some weekends and holidays.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Faith-Alignment Requirement: MorningStar Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non-profit, non-denominational Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and relieving the physical and spiritual needs of the poor. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry. As such, each employee (other than temporary or part-time thrift workers) must have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
• High school diploma or GED
• Five years previous kitchen  experience; management experience preferred
• SERV safe certified or courses completed in sanitation with local health department
• Additional coursework in food service or culinary arts preferred
• Previous experience working with a homeless population and/or for a non-profit organization helpful

Generous benefits offered to full-time regular employees:
• Targeting $21-$23/hour pay
Plus--outstanding health plan with BCBS; effective on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Health Reimbursement Account where MorningStar Mission reimburses employees up to $6,400 per year.
• Dental and Vision: Coverage paid 100% by MorningStar Mission; effective on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• 403b Retirement Plan with matching contributions following one year of employment
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation, sick time and Short Term Disability coverage paid by MorningStar Mission
• Life Insurance: premium paid by MorningStar Mission
• Thrift store discount and free meals during working shift from the MSM kitchen!

This position is 100% on-site, Joliet, IL.