Kitchen Supervisor

Denver Rescue Mission; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

Denver Rescue Mission is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure meal quality and food safety, and supervise chefs, volunteers, and program participants. This full-time role reports to the Director of Food Services - Denver and involves inventory, scheduling, and coordinating with the Food Distribution Coordinator.

The position requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience, ServSafe certification, and at least three years in a commercial kitchen with

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred, or equivalent experience in food production and service.
• ServSafe certified (or willingness to become a certified trainer).
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible commercial kitchen experience, including cooking, menu planning, and team supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality meal service and compliance with Health Department and ServSafe standards.
• Supervise, coach, and lead chefs, program participants, and volunteers in production, shift transitions, opening/closing, teamwork, and safety.
• Coordinate menu planning, preparation, and service with chefs, Director of Food Services, and Food Distribution Coordinator, leveraging donated and purchased food.
• Direct buffet-style service to ensure fairness, consistency, and adherence to DRM policies and food safety protocols.
• Train program participants in safe handling, preparation, and sanitation.
• Monitor cleaning schedules; maintain sanitation, time/temperature logs, and other required records.
• Coordinate onboarding and training of new chefs on operational, safety, and service expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Team supervision

Cooking

Operations management

Education

Culinary arts degree

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Description

Hiring Range: $58,000 - $63,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Note: Positions associated with our 48th location are expected to end 12/31/2026.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Comprehensive health plans include medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday pay, plus paid birthday off and ‘refreshment’ day.
• Tuition reimbursement and child adoption benefits.
• Employer paid term life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D.
• Health savings account with generous employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid parental and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Please access our highlights of the benefits package we offer here: Denver Rescue Mission Benefits Guide

POSITION SUMMARY

The Kitchen Supervisor is a full-time position responsible for leadership and day-to-day operations of the assigned kitchen. Reporting to the Director of Food Services - Denver, this role oversees meal service quality, food safety and sanitation, inventory, scheduling, and special events, while supervising chefs, program participants, and volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kitchen Operations

• Oversee daily operations to ensure high-quality meal service and compliance with Health Department and ServSafe standards.
• Supervise, coach, and lead chefs, program participants, and volunteers in production, shift transitions, opening/closing, teamwork, and safety.
• Coordinate menu planning, preparation, and service with chefs, the Director of Food Services, and the Food Distribution Coordinator, leveraging donated and purchased food.
• Direct buffet-style service to ensure fairness, consistency, and adherence to DRM policies and food safety protocols.
• Train program participants (as applicable) in safe handling, preparation, and sanitation.
• Monitor cleaning schedules; maintain sanitation, time/temperature (hot holding and cold storage), and other required logs for regulatory and organizational compliance.
• Coordinate onboarding and training of new chefs on operational, safety, and service expectations.

Inventory & Resources

• Maintain and rotate stock using FIFO; ensure clean, organized storage per health regulations.
• Accurately weigh, record, and track food donations; route excess to the Ministry Outreach Center and submit Gift-in-kind (GIK) donations monthly.
• Coordinate deliveries of food, paper goods, and chemicals with the Food Distribution Coordinator to maintain levels and minimize waste.
• Identify and report equipment issues, repairs, or replacements to the Director of Food Services - Denver.

Volunteer Coordination

• Partner with Volunteer Services to deliver engaging, productive prep and service shifts.
• Welcome/orient each group, supervise throughout, and debrief/thank at shift end.
• Assign meaningful tasks aligned with meal prep and service operations.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health codes.
• Maintain accurate logs and records, including: Sanitation checklists and cleaning schedules, Time/temperature logs for hot and cold foods, Food waste tracking, Meal counts in Scribe
• Follow DRM food safety policies; participate in internal inspections and promptly implement corrective actions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Model DRM values and the “Hungry, Humble, and Smart” attributes from The Ideal Team Player (Patrick Lencioni).
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and other departmental activities.
• Support continuous improvement in kitchen operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet evolving needs.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred, or equivalent experience in food production and service.
• ServSafe certified (or willingness to become a certified trainer).
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible commercial kitchen experience, including cooking, menu planning, and team supervision. Experience with volunteers and diverse populations preferred.
• Strong cooking ability for small- and large-scale production; effective leadership and coaching; able to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism and a positive team culture.
• Food industry standards, buffet-style service, inventory management, food safety, and sanitation best practices.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Full-time (40 hours/week) with flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Active Driver’s License and ability to meet DRM insurability standards, as a limited amount of work-related travel may be required.
• Must be a Christian holding to the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith, expressed by a personal testimony and Christian conduct.

Denver Rescue Mission is both an equal opportunity employer and a distinctly faith-based Christian organization. Denver Rescue Mission complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, parental status, marital status, political ideology, or current or prospective service in the uniformed services. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including recruitment, employment, training, and promotion opportunities. Based upon Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, and the U.S. Constitution, Denver Rescue Mission has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with our Statement of Faith and align with our Christian mission.