Kitchen Manager 2 – Darmstadt Shelter

Family of Woodstock, Inc; Kingston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Darmstadt Shelter in Kingston, NY, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to cook meals for residents on weekends, with a 20-hour-a-week schedule (Sat and Sun, 10am–8pm). This role requires hands-on kitchen work, menu planning, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked space.

Ideal candidates have a valid NYS Driver’s License, clearance background checks, and proven experience in food preparation. Prior work with homeless populations or mental health services is a plus. Compensation is $18.95 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass CPS clearance and NYS Justice Center Fingerprinting background clearance.
• Must have experience in Food Preparation.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and food preparation, serving dinner, cleaning dishes and kitchen, and wrapping up leftovers.
• Weekly and monthly cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Assist in creating menus.
• Keeping kitchen and pantry stocked; shopping for shelter when needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication skills

Boundaries

Education

NYS Driver’s License

Job description

Overview

The Darmstadt Shelter in Kingston, NY, needs a Kitchen Manager to cook meals for residents on weekends.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Cooking and Food preparation, serving dinner, cleaning dishes and kitchen, and wrapping up leftovers
• Weekly and monthly cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Assist in creating menus
• Keeping kitchen and pantry stocked; shopping for shelter when needed

Qualifications

• Must have valid NYS Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass CPS clearance and NYS Justice Center Fingerprinting background clearance
• Must have experience in Food Preparation

Preferred Qualifications

• Good boundaries and communication skills
• Experience working with homeless populations, as well as those involved with mental health, and drug and alcohol

Hours and Pay Rate

This is a part-time, 20-hours per week position based at our Darmstadt Shelter for Single Adults in Kingston with a schedule of Sat. & Sun., 10-am-8pm. The rate of pay for this position is: $18.95/hour.