Kitchen Supervisor & Work Therapy Mentor

KrocQuincy; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Davenport, Iowa is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee culinary operations and work-therapy training for program beneficiaries. You will manage meal preparation, mentor participants, and ensure a nutritious, well‑ordered kitchen workflow.

Join a mission‑driven team and lead menu planning, inventory control, and staff development while maintaining health standards and cooperative relationships with program leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited food service program.
• Minimum one year institutional cooking experience.
• Food safety certification preferred.
• Experience training or mentoring others.

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

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Menu planning

Budget management

Inventory math

Problem solving

Education

Graduate of accredited food service program

Minimum one year institutional cooking experience

Food safety certification

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Davenport, Iowa is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee culinary operations and work-therapy training for program beneficiaries. You will manage meal preparation, mentor participants, and ensure a nutritious, well‑ordered kitchen workflow.

Join a mission‑driven team and lead menu planning, inventory control, and staff development while maintaining health standards and cooperative relationships with program leadership.