The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires seeks a part-time Food Services Director to run the daily operations of our kosher lunch program in a welcoming environment that meets the nutritional needs of the Jewish older adult population. The Food Service Director develops, plans, coordinates, and executes the preparation of 20-40 kosher meals daily, three days a week for most of the year, and two days a week during the summer. Full training on kosher dietary laws provided. There is ongoing support to assure compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning nutritious menus, sourcing and purchasing kosher foods, cooking meals, and overseeing clean-up of a shared commercial kosher kitchen.
• Supervising and training of food aide, who assists with the food prep, cooking, and cleaning, as well as volunteers, who help with delivery and provide other support as needed.
• Maintaining compliance with Kosher dietary laws in purchasing and preparing food and maintaining the kitchen. Full training will be provided, and there is ongoing support provided to ensure compliance.
• Managing all program administration, including budget control, food storage, accurate recordkeeping of participants, tracking and reporting of volunteer hours, etc.
• Building and maintaining relationships with the older adults served. Observing changes in participants’ safety and well-being and making referrals or mandatory reporting as needed.   
• Creating and distributing menu information in a timely and accurate manner for proper publicity.
• Communicating with Federation staff to ensure the timely marketing of monthly menus and that volunteer positions are filled.
• Maintaining compliance with current food safety standards and certifications, including those of the Pittsfield Health Department and SafeServ.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of managing a food service program, including menu planning, budget control, purchasing, cooking, and serving.
• A minimum of 5 years of dedicated food service, preferably in a school, senior residence, or other institutional services, and two years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Good knowledge of sanitary food handling and storage
• Good understanding of fundamentals of nutrition as they apply to older adults,
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates
• Ability to express ideas clearly, prepare reports, and keep accurate records on participants and volunteers
• Ability to develop and maintain good personal and community relations
• Must be in good physical condition, including standing for prolonged periods, lifting up to 20 lbs, bending, stretching, and walking stairs. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must be computer savvy and have the ability to produce documents in WORD and spreadsheets in EXCEL.  

25-28 hours a week. Benefits include paid time off, a 403b retirement plan, and a flexible spending account. Pay commensurate with experience.

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.

APPLY: Send a resume and a cover letter to dkaufman@jewishberkshires.org