Lead Kitchen Supervisor: Elevate Meal Service & Safety

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

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