Mastery Charter Schools-Assistant Kitchen Manager

The Nutrition Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nutrition Group is looking for an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager in Philadelphia, PA to join their team. In this role, you will assist the Kitchen Manager in daily kitchen operations, ensuring excellent food preparation and adherence to health regulations. Preferred qualifications include a culinary degree and experience in menu planning.

Your leadership and communication skills will be key in training staff and managing inventory in a fast-paced environment. The Nutrition Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Kitchen Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen.
• Ensure that all food is prepared to the highest standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Health and safety regulations

Communication

Leadership

Inventory management

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Mastery Charter Schools-Assistant Kitchen Manager

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our team in the Business Services industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Kitchen Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring that all food is prepared to the highest standards and that all health and safety regulations are adhered to. The Assistant Kitchen Manager will also be responsible for managing inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and health and safety regulations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or certification
• Experience in menu planning and recipe development
• Experience with inventory management software
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Kitchen Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen
• Ensure that all food is prepared to the highest standards and that all health and safety regulations are adhered to
• Manage inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment
• Train and supervise kitchen staff
• Assist in menu planning and recipe development

Skills:

The successful candidate will utilize their strong knowledge of food preparation and health and safety regulations to ensure that all food is prepared to the highest standards. They will also use their excellent communication and leadership skills to train and supervise kitchen staff. Additionally, the Assistant Kitchen Manager will use their ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to manage inventory, order supplies, and maintain equipment. Finally, the preferred qualifications of a culinary degree or certification, experience in menu planning and recipe development, experience with inventory management software, and bilingualism in English and Spanish will be utilized in this role.

The Nutrition Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all qualified applicants. Consideration for employment will be without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.