Kitchen Team Lead

Network of Hope; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor for Faith Mission in Columbus, Ohio. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals for residents, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety standards.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with at least one year of cooking experience and supervisory exposure; ServSafe certification is required. This is a full-time on-site position with benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED is required.
• One-year culinary training is preferred.
• At least one year of cooking experience is required.
• One-year supervisory/management experience or two years as a lead cook preferred.
• Two years in food service preparations for large groups.
• ServSafe certification and other required certifications must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals on schedule ensuring dietary and cultural needs are met.
• Supervise and direct staff and volunteers to ensure policy compliance.
• Monitor sanitation and food safety standards across kitchens.
• Maintain accurate reports and daily meal counts.
• Manage inventory and storage of food donations.
• Provide leadership coverage across shelter locations when needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Supervisory experience

Large group cooking

Food safety - ServSafe

Staff coordination

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

One-year culinary training

Job description

Kitchen Supervisor

Full Time | Days | Including Every Other Weekend

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Kitchen Supervisor for Faith Mission in Columbus, Ohio. Faith Mission is one of the largest homeless shelters in Columbus, Ohio, providing meals and shelter to men, women and Veterans with dignity and compassion.

What will I do as the Kitchen Supervisor with Lutheran Social Services?

• Prepare appetizing, nutritious, and balanced meals on schedule for residents, ensuring dietary and cultural needs are met.
• Support consistent food service operations across all shelter kitchens by collaborating with peers and the Kitchen Manager.
• Supervise and direct staff and volunteers to ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Monitor adherence to state and agency sanitation and food safety standards in all kitchens.
• Complete and submit required reports, including volunteer logs, daily meal counts, and partner-required documentation.
• Maintain organized and accurate paperwork for food service operations.
• Monitor inventory, rotate stock, and ensure kitchens are properly supplied.
• Receive, document, and properly store food donations, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
• Foster a welcoming and professional environment in interactions with residents, staff, and volunteers.
• Provide leadership coverage across shelter locations as needed in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.

Requirements for the Kitchen Supervisor with Lutheran Social Services:

• Must have high school education or GED
• One-year culinary training preferred
• Must have at least one year cooking experience
• One-year supervisory/management experience or two years as a lead cook preferred
• Two years in food service preparations for large groups
• Previous direct service experience preferred
• Obtain and maintain ServSafe Certification and other required certifications.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Benefits for Full-time positions* with Lutheran Social Services include:

• Health insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Discount Marketplace
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community

*some part-time positions may be eligible for some benefits as well

About Lutheran Social Services:

We put our mission of service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 21 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers food pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.