Kitchen Logistics Manager - External

Hope The Mission; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope The Mission in North Hills, CA seeks a Kitchen Logistics Manager to oversee packaging, labeling, storage, and delivery coordination across our kitchen operations. This role ensures inventory accuracy and on-time meal distribution, without direct cooking.

Reporting to the Director of Food Services, you will supervise delivery drivers, coordinate routes, track vehicle maintenance, and produce routine inventory reports.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and ongoing screenings.
• Must provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must comply with HTM safety, confidentiality, conduct and HIPAA policies.
• California driver's license required.
• Proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate packaging of prepared food items for storage and distribution.
• Ensure packaging materials comply with safety and sanitation standards.
• Implement labeling and dating systems for freshness and expiration tracking.
• Supervise delivery drivers and provide schedules and instructions.
• Collaborate on route optimization and scheduling with the Senior Director of Food Services.
• Track vehicle maintenance and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain active kitchen-floor presence to oversee logistics.
• Coordinate between logistics and culinary teams.
• Produce routine inventory and delivery reports.
• Communicate updates and improvements to the Executive Chef and Senior Director of Food Services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Packaging

Logistics coordination

Delivery coordination

Reporting

Job description

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Full Time Management North Hills, CA, US

Salary: $70,304.00 Annually

Hope Mission Statement

The mission of Hope the Mission is to prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty, hunger, and homelessness by offering immediate assistance and long-term solutions.

Position Purpose and Summary

Culinary skill produces great food. Logistics is what makes it possible to produce it thousands of times, across multiple sites, without running out of anything or breaking the supply chain the whole operation depends on. The Kitchen Logistics Manager is responsible for that infrastructure.

Reporting to the Director of Food Services, this role oversees storage, packaging, and delivery coordination for HTM's kitchen operations. That includes receiving and inspecting shipments, overseeing food packaging and labeling, and supervising delivery drivers.

This position does not involve cooking. It involves making cooking possible at scale, every day, without disruption. When the inventory is right, the kitchen runs. When the kitchen runs, people get fed. The Kitchen Logistics Manager is accountable for making sure it works.

Responsibilities

Packaging & Labeling

• Coordinate the packaging of prepared food items for storage and distribution
• Ensure all packaging materials comply with safety and sanitation standards
• Implement labeling and dating systems to track freshness and expiration of all products

Delivery & Fleet Coordination

• Supervise delivery drivers and provide clear instructions and schedules
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Food Services on delivery route optimization and scheduling
• Track vehicle maintenance and ensure compliance with safety regulations

Operations & Communication

• Maintain an active presence on the kitchen floor to oversee logistics operations
• Ensure effective coordination between the logistics function and the culinary team
• Produce routine reports on inventory status, delivery schedules, and other key logistical measures
• Communicate regularly with the Executive Chef and Senior Director of Food Services to provide updates and implement improvements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment background check
• Must pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol screenings
• Must provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States
• Must comply with all HTM policies including safety, confidentiality, conduct, and HIPAA standards
• Valid California driver's license required
• Must provide proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage