Kitchen Manager

Sunshine House, Inc.; Alpine (TX); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Healthy living bonus

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Sunshine House, Inc. in Alpine, TX seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and coordinate meal preparation for Meals on Wheels and senior nutrition programs. You will plan menus, manage inventory, place orders, monitor temperatures, and uphold sanitation standards while collaborating with the Operations Manager and volunteers.

This full-time role requires 2+ years leadership, 3+ years high-volume cooking, Texas certifications, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3+ years of high-volume food preparation experience in a commercial, institutional, healthcare, school, or nonprofit setting preferred.
• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience and experience working with older adults or senior nutrition programs preferred.
• Current or eligible to obtain a Texas Food Handler Certification and Food Manager’s Certification.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, FIFO inventory practices, and safe operation of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsabilidades

• Provide daily direction to kitchen staff and coordinate kitchen workflow.
• Plan meals according to approved menus and manage inventories and schedules.
• Monitor food preparation, sanitation, portion control, packaging, and service.
• Coordinate and manage food service for special events and program activities.

Conhecimentos

High-volume food preparation

Kitchen leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Food Handler Certification

Food Manager’s Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Kitchen Manager provides daily direction to kitchen staff, coordinates kitchen workflow, monitors food preparation and sanitation, maintains kitchen organization and inventory, and works closely with the Operations Manager to support Meals on Wheels, senior center meal programs and events.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Meal Service

• Review and plan meals according to approved menus, prepare recipes, monitor portion sizes and dietary requirements, and provide input on recipes, seasonal menus, and holiday meals.
• Complete food and kitchen supply ordering, reparation, packaging, and timely service of Meals on Wheels and congregate meals, coordinating meal quantities and production schedules with the Operations Manager.
• Monitor meal quality, presentation, portion control, and packaging, and set up and serve congregate meals.
• Coordinate and manage food service for special events and program-related activities, including planning quantities, preparation, setup, service, and cleanup.

Food Safety & Kitchen Operations

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Monitoring and documenting food temperatures, storage areas, coolers, freezers, deliveries and equipment maintenance needs.
• Maintain food and supply inventory by labeling, dating, rotating (FIFO), and organizing stock.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and meal service areas by cleaning, descaling and performing chemical maintenance on equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas.
• Wash, sanitize, and properly store all cookware, linens, trays, utensils and serving equipment.
• Receive and store food and supplies.
• Remove kitchen trash.

Teamwork & Program Support

• Manage all kitchen staff.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers while maintaining confidentiality and promoting a respectful, professional work environment.
• Assist Operations Manager with kitchen team staffing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; three or more years of high-volume food preparation experience in a commercial, institutional, healthcare, school, or nonprofit setting preferred.
• Two or more years of kitchen leadership experience and experience working with older adults or senior nutrition programs preferred.
• Current or eligible to obtain a Texas Food Handler Certification and Food Manager’s Certification.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, FIFO inventory practices, and safe operation of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Monday-Friday, full-time position in Alpine, TX
• Occasional evening and weekend work required
• Benefits include healthy living bonus, paid holidays and paid time off