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Assistant Food Service Director

Gateway Mission -
Holland, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
9 days ago

Qualifications

Staff supervision
ServSafe
Computer literacy
Food Safety Manager Certification
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Managing kitchen staff
ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Department
Assistant Food Service Director Food Service
Reports to Position Classification
Food Service Director Full Time; 1st shift; 2nd shift
Direct Reports FLSA Status
None Exempt
Location Salary Level
Gateway Eastport Men’s Center 4
Last Update JD Number
7-22-26 11-02

Purpose/Mission/Vision

Gateway Mission is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit ecclesiastical ministry operating under the
direction of a volunteer Board of Directors elected from a broad cross-section of Christians in
the community.

Our mission is to declare and demonstrate the love of Jesus by providing housing and
programs for the homeless and less fortunate. Our vision is to equip each person we serve to
follow Jesus and live as a productive citizen.

Every position at Gateway Mission contributes to this mission by living our values of Gospel-
Centered, Relationship-Driven, and Transformation-Focused service. Employees are expected
to support Gateway Mission's Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Employment while
serving guests, volunteers, donors, and fellow employees with integrity, compassion, and
excellence.

Position Summary

The Assistant Food Service Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Gateway
Mission's Food Services Department. Working under the direction of the Food Service
Director, this position leads daily kitchen operations while actively participating in food
preparation, supervising employees, volunteers, and guests assigned to kitchen workstations,
and ensuring meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Operating from the primary commercial kitchen at the Men's Center Eastport, the Assistant
Food Service Director coordinates the preparation, packaging, and delivery of meals for the
Men's Center Eastport, the Women & Children's Center, and other Gateway Mission functions
while maintaining high standards of food quality, sanitation, stewardship, and teamwork.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Daily Food Service Operations

Direct daily kitchen operations to ensure meals are prepared, packaged, delivered,

and served safely and on schedule.

Coordinate food production for approximately three meals each day, seven days per

week.

Actively participate in food preparation, cooking, serving, and cleanup.
Coordinate preparation and delivery of meals to the Women & Children's Center.
Monitor meal quality, portion control, presentation, and timeliness.
Support food service for Board meetings, donor events, volunteer appreciation events,

holiday meals, and other Gateway Mission functions.

Staff Leadership

Provide day-to-day supervision and coaching for Kitchen Supervisors, Kitchen

Assistants, and Food Service Utility Assistants.

Develop employee work schedules and coordinate staffing coverage under the

direction of the Food Service Director.

Coordinate onboarding and day-to-day training for department employees.
Reinforce department expectations, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the

department.

Volunteer & Guest Engagement

Provide daily direction, training, and supervision for volunteers serving during

assigned shifts.

Coordinate daily work assignments for guests assigned to kitchen workstations.
Ensure volunteers and guests understand food safety, sanitation, and workplace

expectations.

Foster a respectful, organized, and welcoming work environment that supports

Gateway Mission's mission and values.

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Maintain commercial kitchen sanitation practices that meet or exceed local health

department licensing requirements and ServSafe® standards.

Monitor food preparation, storage, labeling, temperature logs, and product rotation

using FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.

Ensure kitchen, storage, coolers, freezers, and dining areas remain clean, organized,

and inspection ready.

Identify and report equipment maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
Assist with health inspections and implementation of corrective actions as needed

Administration & Operational Support

Maintain appropriate inventory levels of food, supplies, and cleaning products.
Coordinate receiving/distributing, storage, rotation, and organization of donated and

purchased food.

Prepare purchasing recommendations and inventory needs for the Food Service

Director.

Maintain department records related to inventory, food safety, and daily operations.
Recommend operational improvements that increase efficiency, stewardship, and

service quality.

Serve as acting department leader in the absence of the Food Service Director.

Personal Qualifications

Practicing believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Active member of a local evangelical church community.
Desire to meet the physical and spiritual needs of others by sharing the Gospel.
Demonstrates integrity, humility, accountability, and servant leadership.

Education/Experience

Required

High school diploma or equivalent and culinary, hospitality, or food service

management education.

Minimum three years of progressively responsible commercial food service

experience.

Previous supervisory or lead experience.
Current ServSafe® Manager Certification.
Valid Michigan driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred

Experience leading volunteers.
Experience in nonprofit, institutional, healthcare, school, rescue mission, or other

high-volume food service environments.

Experience with inventory management and purchasing.
Experience/knowledge of homelessness culture and the ministry of rescue missions.

Skills and Abilities

Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to coach employees and volunteers while maintaining accountability.
Working knowledge of commercial kitchen operations, food safety regulations, and

ServSafe® standards.

Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft 365.
Ability to identify problems, make sound decisions, and maintain a positive, solutions-

oriented approach.

Physical Activities/Demands & Work Environment

Stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and carry regularly throughout the workday.
Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
Regular exposure to heat, cold, steam, moisture, cleaning chemicals, and commercial

kitchen equipment.

Moderate exposure to environmental hazards, including sharp objects, hot surfaces,

and potential exposure to bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as

department operations require.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for
reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be
competent, equipped for every good work.” (ESV)

Disclaimer This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and
to perform and other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All
duties and responsibilities are essential functions and are subject to possible modification to reasonable
accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills,
aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed are the minim levels of knowledge,
skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at will’
relationship.

Gateway Mission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as
applicable.

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