Kitchen Supervisor

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a full-time Kitchen Leader at the Davenport location. You will oversee kitchen operations, mentor beneficiaries, and coordinate meal planning within budget while ensuring safety and compliance.

This role supports rehabilitation through work therapy and skill development in a mission-driven environment. You will supervise staff, manage schedules, and collaborate with program leadership to deliver nutritious meals and a positive

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and assistant cook
• Train and mentor beneficiaries in work therapy program
• Schedule kitchen operations for optimal meal service
• Create supportive learning environment for skill development
• Work alongside beneficiary staff when needed
• Plan nutritious menus within budget constraints
• Order food supplies and manage inventory
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory of unused items
• Ensure timely meal preparation and service
• Maintain high standards of food quality
• Coordinate with rehabilitation staff regarding beneficiary services
• Support work therapy skill development
• Monitor staffing needs and communicate with management
• Maintain clean and safe kitchen environment
• Support The Salvation Army's mission

Job description

Location: Davenport, Iowa (Adult Rehabilitation Center)

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 40 hours per week, may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

About The Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. This role combines culinary leadership with rehabilitation support, overseeing both kitchen operations and work therapy training. You'll manage meal preparation while mentoring program beneficiaries, creating a supportive environment that promotes both nutritional well-being and skill development.

What You’ll Do

Kitchen Leadership & Training

• Supervise kitchen staff and assistant cook
• Train and mentor beneficiaries in work therapy program
• Schedule kitchen operations for optimal meal service
• Create supportive learning environment for skill development
• Work alongside beneficiary staff when needed

Menu Planning & Food Service

• Plan nutritious menus within budget constraints
• Order food supplies and manage inventory
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory of unused items
• Ensure timely meal preparation and service
• Maintain high standards of food quality

Program Support

• Coordinate with rehabilitation staff regarding beneficiary services
• Support work therapy skill development
• Monitor staffing needs and communicate with management
• Maintain clean and safe kitchen environment
• Support The Salvation Army's mission

Administrative Duties

• Manage kitchen schedules and workflows
• Monitor budget and food costs
• Maintain inventory records
• Ensure compliance with health regulations
• Coordinate with program leadership

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!