Culinary Lead | Mission-Driven Kitchen Leader

Roof Above Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Roof Above seeks a Culinary Lead to manage day-to-day kitchen operations, coach team members, and work alongside the Kitchen Manager. You will oversee back-of-house activities, assist with purchasing, receiving, and presenting food according to recipes while fostering a positive environment for guests, staff and volunteers.

Required is a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years in hospitality or human services, knowledge of kitchen safety, and Serv-Safe certification or ability to obtain within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 2+ years in hospitality, food services, or human services.
• Experience with homeless populations and shelter settings preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, safe food handling, and transit practices.
• Current Serv-Safe Manager Certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee back-of-house production and food preparation per recipes and procedures.
• Enforce cleanliness, safety, and health guidelines; supervise staff performance.
• Coach and develop hourly staff; provide daily feedback and evaluations.
• Assist with purchasing, receiving, inventory, and cost control of food.
• Support donor/volunteer activities and create a welcoming campus environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years hospitality/food services or human services experience

Tools

Serv-Safe Manager Certification

Job description

Roof Above seeks a Culinary Lead to manage day-to-day kitchen operations, coach team members, and work alongside the Kitchen Manager. You will oversee back-of-house activities, assist with purchasing, receiving, and presenting food according to recipes while fostering a positive environment for guests, staff and volunteers.

Required is a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years in hospitality or human services, knowledge of kitchen safety, and Serv-Safe certification or ability to obtain within