Kitchen Manager - Georgetown - FT

CHEER, INC.; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEER, INC. Georgetown location seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily meal preparation and ensure sanitation and safety compliance in a busy kitchen. The role includes inventory control, ordering, and supervising kitchen staff and volunteers, with café duties on Fridays.

Strong attention to safety and experience in a health-driven program are essential. The position is full-time, on-site in Georgetown, DE, with hours M-F and some evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year cooking experience.
• Experience with inventory and ordering preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food handling; ServSafe certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive bulk food and portion control for meals.
• Prepare Congregate and Homebound meals.
• Maintain sanitation and safety records.
• Order meals, paper supplies, and food supplies as needed.
• Oversee site kitchen staff and volunteers; cover Center Director in absence.
• Manage Café operations on Fridays (breakfast and lunch) with POS responsibilities.
• Perform end-of-day cleaning, sanitation, and equipment shutdown.

Skills

Cooking

Inventory management

Sanitation

ServSafe

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Food service equipment

Job description

Position: Kitchen Manager - Georgetown - FT

Location: Georgetown, DE

Job Id: 221

# of Openings: 1

KITCHEN MANAGER - GEORGETOWN - FT

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The primary focus of this position is to service and prepare the daily meal. This position is responsible for sanitation and safety of the site kitchen and all records required for the meal program.

ESSENTIALDUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIES

This listing is representative of the duties and responsibilities of the position, but is not to be construed as all inclusive:

• Responsible for the receiving of bulk food to be served by appropriate portion control based on a Heart Healthy Menu approved by the Dietitian. Some cooking and preparation on site is necessary
• Preparation of Congregate and Homebound meals.
• Proper use of safety and sanitation procedures such as temperature monitoring, proper storage of leftover foods, and proper food holding techniques.
• Proper use of hair nets, hand washing, aprons, gloves, and other sanitation techniques.
• Accurate preparation of required records and reports on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual basis, including meals served, inventory, and equipment maintenance as required.
• Responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies and food ordered and stored.
• Responsible for ordering meals, paper supplies, and other food supplies.
• Responsible for proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of all food service equipment, including doing daily dishes.
• Oversee daily activities of the site food service employees and volunteers.
• Covers the Center in the absence of the Center Director.
• On Fridays only, operates the Café serving Breakfast and Lunch.
  -Prepares food according to food safety guidelines.
  -Responsible for the Café area and all the equipment.
  -Responsible for end-of-the-day cleaning & sanitizing and shutdown of all equipment.
  - Familiar with Point-of-Sale system
  -Responsible for end-of-day deposit from sales in Cafe.
• Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned or required.

CONTACTS

Primary contacts include:

• Clients
• Kitchen employees and volunteers
• Center staff
• Outreach worker

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &ABILITIES

Minimum requirements for this position are :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of cooking experience is required.
• Experience with inventory and ordering preferred.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and food handling techniques. ServSafe Certification a plus.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds to move pans and supplies with frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to follow basic cooking rules.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume, and distance.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

REPORTING

This position reports to the Food Service Manager.

PRIMARY WORKLOCATION

Most duties and functions will be performed in a kitchen environment, although local travel to other CHEER locations is required to support programs and services as required in those locations.

WORK HOURS

M-F,6:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Extended work hours are periodically required to support programs and activities. Must be able to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Full-Time, Non-exempt (40hrs/week)

BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY

Regular full-time eligibility includes subsidized employee health insurance and a free primary healthcare program. 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match. Paid time off (PTO), based on hours worked and years of service. 11 paid holidays. Optional coverage available: dental, vision, AFLAC insurance, short-term disability insurance, and legal shield insurance at cost.

The Human Resources (HR) department is dedicated to supporting the organization’s most valuable asset: its people. Our team is committed to fostering a positive and productive work environment by providing comprehensive HR services, including:

• Recruitment and Staffing: Attracting, hiring, and retaining qualified and dedicated staff to meet the organization’s needs.
• Employment Relations: Promoting a harmonious workplace through effective communication, conflict resolution, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Training and Development: Offering workplace and leadership development opportunities to enhance employees’ skills and career growth.
• Benefits Administration: First line of contact regarding the organization’s benefits programs to ensure employee satisfaction and well-being.

Employment Relations: Promoting a harmonious workplace through effective communication, conflict resolution, and employee engagement initiatives.

Our goal is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to the organization’s success.

SUSSEX COUNTY’S LEADING SENIOR SERVICES PROVIDER.