Shelter Kitchen Manager

About the role

The Shelter Kitchen Manager functions as the onsite working manager, overseeing all kitchen operations for the Men's Shelter. This position supervises and works alongside a team of employees with differing abilities; teaches employees cooking skills, plans menus, and orders food and supplies within guidelines set by the Director of Kitchen Programs; reports to the Director of Kitchen Programs about any employee or product issues.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares menu items and delegates food preparation duties.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of food and supplies.
• Leads staff in daily meal production, preparation and service.
• Properly handles and stores food, including training staff on procedures.
• Ensures proper kitchen sanitation and personal hygiene, including training staff on procedures.
• Assists in training kitchen staff (which includes individuals with disabilities) by describing and demonstrating techniques.
• Assures proper food safety practices are followed during food preparation and storage.
• Coordinates and oversees staff related to kitchen operations.
• Schedules shelter kitchen workers according to need; covers open shifts as necessary, either themselves or by coordinating with other staff.
• Works with community partners and external agencies to source food, supplies and volunteers to bolster what we can provide our guests.
• Alerts management to problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-years successful work experience in food service, demonstrating commitment to teamwork, good judgment, low absenteeism, time management skills, and a positive outlook.
• Minimum 3-years managerial or supervisory experience of 3+ employees.
• Minimum 1-year professional experience preparing food for 250-300 people.
• Strong understanding of basic food preparation techniques.
• Current ServSafe Certification (or ability to complete the training independently within the first 90 days of employment).
• Basic understanding of the role of food and labor costs in commercial food operations.
• Genuine desire to work with a socially disadvantaged and multi-ethnic population, including the homeless and those with low incomes.
• Sincere respect for disadvantaged individuals.
• Ability to motivate and obtain willing cooperation from others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to adapt to new technology quickly.
• Valid Driver's License and access to a vehicle.

Working Conditions

The Shelter Kitchen Manager will work in an indoor environment, including a shelter facility, kitchen, and open office, as well as outdoors in a parking lot, grounds, etc., with exposure to weather, extreme heat/cold, loud noises, fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The position requires standing, kneeling, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, as well as repetitive, fine hand, finger, and foot movements.