Kitchen Manager

Odyssey House Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave Rollover

Sabbatical Program

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education

On-Demand Pay

Transit Pass

Monthly Incentives

Casual Work Environment

Job summary

Odyssey House Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Full-Time Kitchen Manager. You will oversee food purchasing,Receiving, preparation, safety, sanitation, and quality standards, while training clients in menu formulation and inventory management.

The role involves scheduling, cost control, and ensuring compliance with health regulations, with generous benefits and a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Preference for at least one year in varied kitchen positions such as food prep or line cook.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills required.
• Must comply with safety, sanitation, and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent food preparation and serving according to standards.
• Order, receive, and store food items following policy and quality controls.
• Control food costs and waste; manage menu planning and portion sizes.
• Train clients in kitchen operations and supervise staff.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and preventive maintenance programs.
• Organize weekly kitchen meetings and staff schedules.
• Ensure compliance with state/county/city health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Decision-making

Education

High school diploma

Serve Safe Certification

Food handlers permit

Job description

Description

Odyssey House is seeking a Full-Time Kitchen Manager!

Odyssey House's Mission is "Empowering people to heal and build better lives," and we are dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives through effective substance abuse treatment, prevention, and mental health services. Our programs address education, job skills, healthcare, sober housing, behavioral management, and aftercare support to ensure lifelong success. We are proud to be the largest treatment provider in Utah, with the most innovative programs available. ‘We Are Recovery,’ and we mean it with all our hearts.

The kitchen manager is responsible for all kitchen functions, including but not limited to food purchasing, receiving, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness. The kitchen manager is responsible for training clients in connection with purchasing, receiving, menu formulation, food preparation, inventory, and maintenance of quality standards, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.

Job Location: Salt Lake City

Compensation: $19.00/hourly

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, and long-/short-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Immediate participation available; 100% employer match up to 6% after 1 year of service.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 35 paid days off per year (with increased accrual rates after 1 year).
• Sick Leave Rollover: Convert half of your unused accrued sick time into extra vacation days at year-end.
• Sabbatical Program: Paid extended leave rewarded after 5 years of service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential 24/7 support for mental health, financial advice, and personal well-being.

Perks

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $9,000 per year available for approved programs (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Continuing Education: Opportunities for paid training and professional development, subject to manager approval and eligibility.
• On-Demand Pay: Access earned wages before payday via our payroll provider, Paylocity (managed directly through Paylocity; terms apply).
• Transit Pass: Free UTA pass provided for your daily work commute.
• Monthly Incentives: Regular performance awards and team recognition.
• Casual Work Environment: Relaxed, casual dress code and workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the agency portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
• Responsible for ordering food products according to predetermined product specifications and receiving them in the correct unit count, condition, and deliveries are received in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage centers (i.e., Utah food bank and Nicolas and Company), ensure proper product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures, including checking and maintaining proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
• Fill in where needed to ensure proper service standards and efficient operations.
• Work and train clients to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipes.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the agency's preventative maintenance programs.
• Manage vocational kitchen training structure, responsibilities, duties, interventions, and reports.
• Facilitate Vocational training department meetings 1x per week and provide accurate documentation, as per Odyssey House expectations.
• Make kitchen personnel decisions, including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplining kitchen personnel, as appropriate.
• Provide the orientation of kitchen department rules, policies, and procedures and oversee the training of new kitchen department members.
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms and reports, and schedule in an organized and timely manner.
• Organize and facilitate weekly Kitchen Department meetings and document promptly and appropriately.
• Create and maintain a weekly schedule of department members, ensuring that all meals and events are staffed as needed.
• Be knowledgeable of State, County, and City regulations and adhere to Health Department requirements and expectations.
• Oversee the training of kitchen department members in the safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, and other equipment and food storage areas
• Provide safety training for lifting, carrying objects, and handling hazardous objects.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Will also function as the Liaison between Workforce Services and Odyssey adult residential facility
• Responsible for oversight of urine analysis testing. Will oversee Dominion diagnostics and report positive, missed, and/or adulterated drug screens to supervisor and/or adult residential staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year in varied kitchen positions, which include food preparation, line cook, fry cook, etc.

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Serve Safe Certificate preferred but not required,
• Food handlers permit
• Strong Leadership skills
• Possess strong organization and decision-making skills
• Works well in team situations
• Effective Communication Skills
• Mature and professional
• First Aid and CPR Certification (available at Odyssey House)
• Must comply with annual TB tests, Flu, and other immunizations as required
• Must be able to work variable shifts as needed

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications. Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and valid Utah driver’s license.

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.

Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., drive (or adequate alternate transportation), sit for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times.

EEOC Statement: Odyssey House is an equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.