Supervisor, Catering

Description

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled. 

Catering Supervisor

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early 

Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement. 

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded. 

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Catering Supervisor at Catholic Charities: 

• Works directly with Food Services manager and Kitchen supervisors in planning meal deliveries to each shelter.
• Works within Health department guidelines to ensure food safety protocols are being carried out.
• Maintains standards and quality control of meals provided to remote locations for Women’s Emergency Services.
• Responsible for communicating any vehicle issues with the Warehouse supervisor.
• Ensures timely arrival and departure of food delivery to remote WES locations.
• Reports to and works directly with the Director of Food services to ensure catering procedures are being followed.
• Responsible for scheduling the catering team members to all shelter locations for every meal.
• Responsible the posting and communication of the written schedules for each food service location a week ahead.
• Directs volunteer management for the sandwich and sack lunch creation. 
• Travels, as necessary, to sites related to meal service distribution on a regular, weekly basis.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with CACFP program and food safety standards are adhered to.
• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Regular and predictable attendance. Some overtime might be required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Special projects as assigned
• Participates effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing and problem solving.
• Participates in staff trainings and staff programs as required.
• Any other tasks or duties as assigned by Manager or Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Catering drivers/team. Supervises timesheets for catering team/drivers and conducts weekly department meetings. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in supervision and/or food distribution and catering.
• Must possess strong communication skills 
• Must be organized and able to work with little or no supervision. 
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population. 
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from accredited two-year college or technical school; and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid CO driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and proof of insurance required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travel: Transportation of materials to and from specified destinations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER

• Equipment Used: Van and Cell Phone.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more. 

Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including: 

• Shift is Full Time 
• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance. 
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is included.) 
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation. 
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date. 
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits. 

**Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match. 

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you! 

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process. Drug-Free Workplace 

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

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