Community Kitchen Leader and Catering Supervisor

The Salvation Army Southern California; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Food Service Manager to plan, prepare, and oversee daily meal service and special events. You will ensure sanitation, health, and food safety standards while managing production, inventory, and costs.

You will train staff and volunteers, coordinate with the Events Coordinator for catering requests, and maintain records to minimize waste and maximize quality.

Qualifications

• Must be a California certified food handler.
• Preferred Culinary Arts degree and/or 2 years of food handling experience.
• Valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record (if driving involved).
• Ability to understand written information and keep accurate stats/inventory.
• TB clearance, CPR and First Aid upon hire date.

Responsibilities

• Train, schedule, and motivate kitchen staff.
• Provide orientation to volunteers and staff on kitchen safety.
• Perform pre-safety checks and inspect equipment.
• Plan and direct food production for daily meals and catering.
• Manage food and labor costs and track inventory.
• Order food and supplies; process invoices.
• Maintain inventory of food, supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate with Events Coordinator for catering requests.
• Ensure sanitation, hygiene and proper food handling.
• Store food properly and maintain records.
• Report equipment repairs to supervisor.

Skills

Training & leadership

Inventory management

Food safety

Budgeting & cost control

Communication

Time management

Education

Certified food handler (CA)

Culinary arts degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Food Service Manager to plan, prepare, and oversee daily meal service and special events. You will ensure sanitation, health, and food safety standards while managing production, inventory, and costs.

You will train staff and volunteers, coordinate with the Events Coordinator for catering requests, and maintain records to minimize waste and maximize quality.