Kitchen Supervisor: Lead Meals & Safety Team

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory in Oakland, CA seeks a dedicated kitchen supervisor to oversee meal prep and safety in a fast-paced facility. You will train staff, manage inventory, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with sanitation standards.

Candidates should have an accredited food service program, at least one year of institutional cooking with supervision, and a valid California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited food service program.
• Minimum 1 year experience in institutional cooking with management responsibilities.
• Must hold valid California driver's license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Schedule kitchen workload to ensure timely meal prep, serving and cleanup.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff on cooking techniques and meal preparation.
• Train and supervise on food safety, work safety and kitchen sanitation; ensure standards.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and arrange preventive maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Bi-weekly inventory and stock rotation for freshness.
• Order food within nutritional considerations and budget constraints.
• Develop vendor relations with multiple suppliers including the local Food Bank.
• Manage petty cash for weekly purchases; follow accounting procedures.
• Coordinate with the Director of Special Services on menu planning and events.
• Assist with cooking and service as needed.
• Consult with professional staff on beneficiary services.
• Inform Resident/Rehabilitation Manager of manpower needs.
• Enforce personnel policies and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensure safety measures per TSA policy and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality as required for program operation.
• Overtime: written supervisor approval; initials on timesheet.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen management experience

Driver's license

Education

Accredited food service program

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory in Oakland, CA seeks a dedicated kitchen supervisor to oversee meal prep and safety in a fast-paced facility. You will train staff, manage inventory, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with sanitation standards.

Candidates should have an accredited food service program, at least one year of institutional cooking with supervision, and a valid California driver’s license.