Compassionate Kitchen Manager: Community Nourishment & Ops

Addison County; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Charter House Coalition in Middlebury, VT seeks a compassionate Kitchen Manager to oversee safe food procurement, menu planning and meal service for guests and community members in need of accessible nutrition.

The role requires ServSafe certification or equivalent and 7–10 years in a commercial kitchen, with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand long hours. Benefits include paid holidays, PTO, health, dental and vision insurance, and EAP.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of commercial kitchen experience with 3 positive references.
• Be physically able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand long hours.

Responsibilities

• Follow ServSafe principles for procurement, prep and storage.
• Plan, purchase and prep daily, weekly and monthly menus.
• Complete weekly inventory for all food and beverage items.
• Ensure meal service at 11:30–11:45 and 5:00–5:45 daily.
• Maintain daily cleaning schedule for all surfaces and equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs for all kitchen equipment.
• Procure supplies to support the meal program (local pickups, Costco, Food Rescue).
• Maintain data to support grant requirements.
• Meet weekly with Finance Manager for cost analysis and budget management.
• Train and welcome volunteers, and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Kitchen management experience

Team training

Budget awareness

Job description

Charter House Coalition in Middlebury, VT seeks a compassionate Kitchen Manager to oversee safe food procurement, menu planning and meal service for guests and community members in need of accessible nutrition.

The role requires ServSafe certification or equivalent and 7–10 years in a commercial kitchen, with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand long hours. Benefits include paid holidays, PTO, health, dental and vision insurance, and EAP.