About this role
Kitchen Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-volume institutional kitchen serving approximately 1,160 meals daily across two meal periods. Join a respected food service organization that operates under government contracts with a mission rooted in dignity and community service. This role offers a hands-on leadership experience with impact, structure, and accountability at its core.
Kitchen Manager Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive pay reflective of experience
- Comprehensive health benefits available
- Opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven organization
Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Kitchen Manager or Chef in high-volume institutional kitchens
- ServSafe Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
Kitchen Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production and service, ensuring meals are delivered on time with correct portioning and consistent quality
- Implement and enforce standardized recipes, batch cooking, and station assembly lines according to Kitchen Recipe Guide and SOPs
- Build and manage weekly staff schedules compliant with California meal and rest break laws; document and enforce breaks consistently
- Supervise, train, and develop kitchen staff, maintaining fairness and accountability in line with company policies
- Manage food safety including HACCP logs, temperature monitoring, and sanitation standards; maintain inspection readiness for health audits
- Oversee ordering, receiving, inventory control, and waste tracking to meet food cost targets and promptly address variances
- Lead from the floor during production and service; maintain equipment care and coordinate maintenance and repairs
- Support onboarding of new staff using established procedures and recipe documentation
If you bring experience running large-scale, institutional kitchens and a leadership style grounded in fairness and strong operational standards, this is the role for you. Join a team dedicated to serving communities with dignity and making a meaningful difference every day.
JOB ID: 182279