Director of Multi-Site Kitchen Operations

Cazenovia-Recovery-Systems; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cazenovia-Recovery-Systems seeks a Director of Kitchen Operations to lead food service across agency programs. You’ll ensure safe, nutritious, compliant, and cost-effective meals while supervising Culinary and Program Specialists and coordinating menu planning, purchasing, and inventory.

Travel to facilities is required to support kitchen operations, site reviews, staff training, vendor relations, and adherence to NYS DOH, US Food Code, and HIPAA-related confidentiality in program operations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
• ServSafe Certification required; ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and 5+ years of food-service experience.
• Minimum of five years progressively responsible food-service experience, including supervisory roles; multi-site experience preferred.
• Experience with budgets, purchasing, inventory, staffing, and regulated food-service operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee agency-wide food-service operations to ensure safety, nutrition, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop, monitor, and manage food-service budgets and expenditures across programs.
• Coordinate menu planning, purchasing, inventory, and food-service resources.
• Supervise Culinary and Program Specialists; provide training and performance feedback.
• Travel to Caz Recovery facilities to support kitchen operations and equipment maintenance.
• Conduct site reviews and address food-safety, sanitation, or regulatory concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support resident needs and program operations.
• Maintain records of production, inventory, and meal counts; contribute to contingency planning.
• Ensure adherence to NYSDOH, US Food Code, OSHA, and funder/agency standards.
• Engage with vendor relationships, purchasing practices, and procurement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Budgeting

Staff training

Vendor management

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Dietetics, Business Administration, or related field

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

Cazenovia-Recovery-Systems seeks a Director of Kitchen Operations to lead food service across agency programs. You’ll ensure safe, nutritious, compliant, and cost-effective meals while supervising Culinary and Program Specialists and coordinating menu planning, purchasing, and inventory.

Travel to facilities is required to support kitchen operations, site reviews, staff training, vendor relations, and adherence to NYS DOH, US Food Code, and HIPAA-related confidentiality in program operations.