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Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Professional development

Health resources

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed (SUS) in New York, NY seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily menu development and meal preparation for residents, including those with special diets. You will ensure safe handling, inventory control, and staff supervision to maintain high standards of food quality and service.

The role requires experience in institutional kitchen management, a high school diploma or GED, and Food Handlers Certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in all aspects of Food Preparation and Kitchen Management in a large institutional/commercial setting.
• Must possess or be working towards Food Handlers Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all aspects of the development of a nutritious daily menu and meal preparation for consumers including those with special diets.
• Prepare low-fat, salt-free, vegetarian and soft meal options to meet special dietary and medically prescribed needs of residents.
• Perform inventory of food, inspect kitchen equipment and report any equipment repairs needed.
• Investigate and address complaints regarding food quality or service.
• Safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations.
• Responsible for general supervision of kitchen area, including overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies, and the ability to provide instruction to cooks.
• Oversee food preparation, portion sizes, and the overall presentation of food
• Collaborate with Food Service Director around food service/training budget management.
• Attend staff meetings, supervisions, and trainings as needed.
• Maintain CPR/ First Aid Certification.
• Annual TB Clearance is required.
• Enforce all SUS Corporate Compliance and Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols.
• Enforce and carry out SUS Incident Management Policies, Procedures, and Protocols as appropriate.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services.
• A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen supervision

CPR/First Aid knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Manage and monitor all aspects of the development of a nutritious daily menu and meal preparation for consumers including those with special diets.
• Prepare low‑fat, salt‑free, vegetarian and soft meal options to meet special dietary and medically prescribed needs of residents.
• Perform inventory of food, inspect kitchen equipment and report any equipment repairs needed.
• Investigate and address complaints regarding food quality or service.
• Safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations.
• Responsible for general supervision of kitchen area, including overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies, and the ability to provide instruction to cooks.
• Oversee food preparation, portion sizes, and the overall presentation of food
• Collaborate with Food Service Director around food service/training budget management.
• Attend staff meetings, supervisions, and trainings as needed.
• Maintain CPR/ First Aid Certification.
• Annual TB Clearance is required.
• Enforce all SUS Corporate Compliance and Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols.
• Enforce and carry out SUS Incident Management Policies, Procedures, and Protocols as appropriate.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services.
• A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.

Min

USD $17.00/Hr.

Max

USD $20.67/Hr.

Position Overview

• Manage and monitor all aspects of the development of a nutritious daily menu and meal preparation for consumers including those with special diets.
• Prepare low‑fat, salt‑free, vegetarian and soft meal options to meet special dietary and medically prescribed needs of residents.
• Perform inventory of food, inspect kitchen equipment and report any equipment repairs needed.
• Investigate and address complaints regarding food quality or service.
• Safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations.
• Responsible for general supervision of kitchen area, including overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies, and the ability to provide instruction to cooks.
• Oversee food preparation, portion sizes, and the overall presentation of food
• Collaborate with Food Service Director around food service/training budget management.
• Attend staff meetings, supervisions, and trainings as needed.
• Maintain CPR/ First Aid Certification.
• Annual TB Clearance is required.
• Enforce all SUS Corporate Compliance and Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols.
• Enforce and carry out SUS Incident Management Policies, Procedures, and Protocols as appropriate.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services.
• A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in all aspects of Food Preparation and Kitchen Management in a large institutional/commercial setting.
• Must possess or be working towards Food Handlers Certification.

Company Overview

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail] .

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ID

2026-18918

Work Location

In Person