Kitchen Manager - Homeless Shelter

Mercy House; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy House in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations at Brundage Lane Navigation Center. You will manage meal production for up to 150 guests, supervise staff, and ensure safety and quality.

The role includes menu planning, inventory control, ordering, and coordinating the Culinary Training Program to help guests gain job skills. Certification and knowledge of health regulations are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of kitchen experience.
• At least 2 years of management experience.
• Safe Serve Manager Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage menus, ordering, scheduling, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week.
• Oversee daily production of meals for up to 150 guests.
• Order food weekly to maintain inventory of supplies.
• Collaborate with Development Staff to build donor relationships.
• Coordinate and receive donated food and kitchen supplies.
• Store all food in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Set protocols for guest access to meals within US FDA guidelines.
• Coordinate with staff to meet dietary needs of guests.
• Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and document Health Department inspections.
• Ensure kitchen is clean and organized.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Safe Serve Manager Certification

Job description

Status: Full-Time, Non-ExemptPay: $34.50/hourSchedule: Monday - Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Thursday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.Job Summary: The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen at Brundage Lane Navigation Center. The kitchen will produce three nutritious meals per day for up to 150 guests staying at the center. This position will oversee food preparation, ordering supplies, scheduling shifts, and monitoring inventory levels. The Kitchen Manager will also oversee Brundage Lane Navigation Center’s Culinary Training Program, teaching valuable job training skills to guests of the Navigation Center.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Kitchen ManagementPrepare all menus on a monthly basis for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days per weekOversee daily production of meals for the Brundage Lane Navigation CenterOrder food on a weekly basis to maintain inventory of food and supplies for the kitchenWork in collaboration with Development Staff to build relationships with food and supply donorsCoordinate and receive donated food and kitchen suppliesStore all food products in compliance with health and safety regulationsImplement and document process around receiving and storing food safely for use in the kitchenSet protocols for all guests to have access to meals, snacks, and drink items within guidelines of the USFDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)Coordinate with staff to identify and meet special dietary needs of guestsImplement and document maintenance and cleaning schedule of all kitchen equipment, and keep documentation for all Health Department InspectionsEnsure kitchen is clean and organizedStaff ManagementOversee kitchen staff including lead cook, cooks, and cleanup staffTrain staff and volunteers to ensure compliance with Health Department RegulationsDocument and maintain records of food safety training for staff and volunteersPerform regular and random inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with regulationsCreate and manage schedule for kitchen staff and volunteersApprove timesheets, PTO requests, and other leave for kitchen team membersRequirements:Education and ExperienceAt least 3 years of experience in the kitchenAt least 2 years of management experienceSafe Serve Manager CertificationExtensive and proven knowledge of kitchen health, safety regulations, and culinary managementGeneralAbility to work in stressful, fast-paced environmentsProblem-solving and conflict management skillsClear organization, communication, and leadership skillsPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and 5 feetAbility to read fine print labels including ingredients and expiration datesAbility to stand for extended periods of time