Manager Cafeteria Operations
Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas

Job Info

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is looking to add to our Cafeteria and Facilities team and has an opportunity for a Manager, Cafeteria Operations. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of cafeteria foodservice operations. This role ensures efficient budget management, exceptional food quality, and fosters positive employee and customer relations. Works closely with staff to ensure professional service, high-quality food, and a welcoming dining experience. The position involves menu planning, recipe development, updating nutritional information, and maintaining a world-class corporate kitchen operation, while ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.

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Why Join Us?

• Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees; including paid time off and family first leave.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs both through our internal Blue University and external opportunities.
• Stability: 80 years of commitment, compassion, and community
• Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected.
• Lead and Inspire: Guide and mentor your team to achieve their full potential and success.

Compensation

$83,280 - $99,000
Exempt Grade 16

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

What you'll do

Foodservice Oversight:

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the cafeteria area, including proper food preparation and maintaining correct temperatures.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented in an aesthetically pleasing and high-quality manner.
• Calculates daily production of menu items based on historical sales data to control waste as well as determining recipes based on production needs of food on hand.

Menu Development:

• Regularly develop and incorporate new dishes to enhance the menu and meet dietary and taste preferences.
• Ensures correct serving portions for all dishes while also providing associated nutritional information.

Operational Leadership:

• Develop and document processes and procedures for cafeteria operations.
• Lead and guide the café team, ensuring ongoing professional development and training.

Financial Management:

• Oversee accounting practices related to cafeteria operations.
• Control spending to ensure the operation remains within budget limitations by implementing rebate programs and purchasing incentives.
• Monitor food, beverage, and sales production data for operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop pricing strategies for employees and external customers, aligning with BCBSKS corporate goals.

Vendor Management:

• Oversee the selection of vendors, bidding processes, and management of associated contracts to ensure the best prices and quality for supplies.

Equipment and Supplies:

• Monitor kitchen equipment quality, ensuring all equipment is clean and functioning properly.
• Provide capital purchase recommendations appropriately.

Technology:

• Utilize and manage café software systems to track inventory, sales, and other operational metrics.

What you need

• Bachelor's degree in food management or a related field.
• In lieu of degree, minimum of 4 years' progressive, relevant food service experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Strong leadership skills with a desire to develop and lead a team to success.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various groups and departments within the organization.
• Proficiency in computer software, including MS Office suite and food service software systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to ensure smooth operation and teamwork.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, stand, and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 2 hours at a time.
• Must have the ability to frequently lift objects weighing 10-20 pounds and occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Subject to working in conditions with wet floors, hot foods, varying temperatures, and steam.

Bonus if you have

• 3+ years of experience managing a large food service operation preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Base pay is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package:
  • Incentive pay program (EPIP)
  • Health/Vision/Dental insurance
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
  • Fertility/Adoption assistance
  • 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
  • 5% 401(k) plan matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that embracing diversity and authentically promoting inclusion, equity, and belonging among our team members is crucial to our collective success. By intentionally recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse pool of talent, we cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request, ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all.

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