Kitchen Manager

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise all kitchen activities.
• Prepare and cook all meals.
• Ensure all food items are maintained at proper food-safe temperatures.
• Prepare monthly menus.
• Prioritize the use of donated foods items before ordering additional supplies as necessary.
• Operate within the Matthew 25 Café budget while providing healthy meals each day.
• Provide oversight of the Cook role by ensuring seamless coordination between weekly, weekend and holiday meal preparation, and by managing the timely pickup of food items throughout the week.
• Ensure all areas are cleaned and sanitized daily.
• Ensure all dishes are cleaned and prepared for use following day.
• Encourage collaboration with kitchen team members to make sure all tasks get completed.
• Plan and coordinate all meals to be ready by 11:00 a.m. daily.
• Properly store left over food items and label containers with the food item name and date in a clearly visible location.
• Track the number of patrons served and report those figures to the Office Manager daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 1+ years’ experience professional cooking experience preferred.
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Knowledge of safe food handling guidelines, to include: Cross contamination, Proper storage, Proper rotation, Proper preparation. Computer Skills: Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office 365, Basic computer operation knowledge, Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint. Working knowledge of safe from harm training, and keep current as needed. Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR).