Kitchen Manager

Casa Esperanza; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ComPsych Guidance Resources - EAP

Tuition Remission

Educational Opportunities

Employee Ticket at Work

Job summary

Casa Esperanza, Inc. in Boston is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily food preparation for up to 75 individuals, supervise cooks, and ensure safety and quality from 6am to 2pm, seven days a week.

You will plan scratch meals, manage inventory, and coordinate purchases while following health standards. Strong organizational and bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities preferred, Serv Safe certification preferred or willing to obtain.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of food preparation and kitchen management experience for 75+ guests.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and training requirements.
• Ability to lift repetitively from 25 to 50 pounds.
• Experience preparing Latin American cuisine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow guidelines and work independently; cover for other cooks as needed.
• Prepare and organize workload to efficiently cook from scratch.
• Serve and store food per health and safety standards.
• Stock food supplies on delivery; manage produce, dry goods, spices, and pantry items.
• Perform quality control on foods leaving the kitchen.
• Request inventory items to meet demand.
• Coordinate purchase of food, supplies, and equipment for 3 meals per day for up to 75 people.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is safely used and maintained.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Spanish language skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SERV Safe Certification

Job description

Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness, and other chronic medical conditions; overcome homelessness and discrimination; and achieve health and wellness through comprehensive, integrated care.

What you'll do

• As kitchen manager, you should be able to follow guidelines and work independently when required and to cover for other cooks when needed.
• Ability to follow the daily menu and prepare and organize the workload to efficiently cook, including cooking from scratch.
• Serving and storing food in accordance with health and safety standards
• Stocking food supplies when delivered, including fresh produce, dry goods, canned goods, spices, and pantry items, accordingly
• Performing quality control on food leaving the kitchen
• Requesting inventory items to keep up with demand
• 1-year minimum experience cooking for several people. Be able to cook and prepare a variety of foods.
• Experience working and safely use all kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Ability to organize and coordinate the purchase of food, supplies, and equipment needed to prepare 3 meals per day and make healthy snacks available for up to 75 individuals.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of food preparation and kitchen management experience, preparing meals for 75+ guests per meal.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements and training requirements of the position.
• Ability to lift repetitively from 25 to 50 pounds.
• Experience preparing Latin American cuisine is preferred.
• SERV Safe certified or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Participates in regular training about nutrition and healthy meal preparation.
• Cooking Experience Min: 1 year (Required)
• Fluent in Spanish (Preferred)

Competencies:

1. Whole Foods: A significant portion of our food is fresh, but also we have food coming out of packaging and/or boxes premade.
2. Menu Fluidity: Seasonality drives the menu, resulting in daily or weekly changes based on what’s fresh and at peak flavor.
3. Customization: Since everything is made from scratch, there’s flexibility to tailor dishes to dietary restrictions.
4. Craftsmanship: Culinary skills and techniques shine through, reflecting the team’s expertise in the kitchen.

Job Type:

Full-Time – Availability 7 Days a Week from 6am to 2pm

What we offer:

Casa Esperanza Benefits Package:

• Compensation: $27-28.00 per hour
• ComPsych Guidance Resources - EAP
• Educational Opportunities
• Tuition Remission
• Employee Ticket at Work (Discounts for Entertainment, Travel, Movies, etc.)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Increased Salary for Credentials
• and more...

Physical & Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

At Casa Esperanza, Inc., the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and boosted, when eligible) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.