Kitchen Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Bonita (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume institutional kitchen serving 1,160 meals daily across two meal periods. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability, and mission-driven service in a government-contract environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as Kitchen Manager or Chef in large-scale kitchens and hold a ServSafe certification with a valid driver’s license. Responsibilities include daily production, staff scheduling, HACCP, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Kitchen Manager or Chef in high-volume institutional kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and service, ensuring meals are delivered on time with correct portioning and consistent quality.
• Implement and enforce standardized recipes, batch cooking, and station assembly lines according to Kitchen Recipe Guide and SOPs.
• Build and manage weekly staff schedules compliant with California meal and rest break laws; document and enforce breaks consistently.
• Supervise, train, and develop kitchen staff, maintaining fairness and accountability in line with company policies.
• Manage food safety including HACCP logs, temperature monitoring, and sanitation standards; maintain inspection readiness for health audits.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, inventory control, and waste tracking to meet food cost targets and promptly address variances.
• Lead from the floor during production and service; maintain equipment care and coordinate maintenance and repairs.
• Support onboarding of new staff using established procedures and recipe documentation.

Education

ServSafe Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Kitchen Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-volume institutional kitchen serving approximately

1,160 meals daily

across two meal periods. Join a respected food service organization that operates under government contracts with a mission rooted in dignity and community service. This role offers a hands-on leadership experience with impact, structure, and accountability at its core.

Kitchen Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive pay reflective of experience
• Comprehensive health benefits available
• Opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven organization

Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Kitchen Manager or Chef in high-volume institutional kitchens
• ServSafe Certification
• Valid Driver’s License

Kitchen Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and service, ensuring meals are delivered on time with correct portioning and consistent quality
• Implement and enforce standardized recipes, batch cooking, and station assembly lines according to Kitchen Recipe Guide and SOPs
• Build and manage weekly staff schedules compliant with California meal and rest break laws; document and enforce breaks consistently
• Supervise, train, and develop kitchen staff, maintaining fairness and accountability in line with company policies
• Manage food safety including HACCP logs, temperature monitoring, and sanitation standards; maintain inspection readiness for health audits
• Oversee ordering, receiving, inventory control, and waste tracking to meet food cost targets and promptly address variances
• Lead from the floor during production and service; maintain equipment care and coordinate maintenance and repairs
• Support onboarding of new staff using established procedures and recipe documentation

If you bring experience running large-scale, institutional kitchens and a leadership style grounded in fairness and strong operational standards, this is the role for you. Join a team dedicated to serving communities with dignity and making a meaningful difference every day.

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Malia Cappuccio