Mission-Driven Kitchen Director | Culinary & Catering

Food Justice Coalition; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Food Justice Coalition in Utah is seeking a mission-driven Kitchen Director to lead and manage all aspects of the organization’s kitchen operations and culinary programs, including meal production, staff supervision, inventory, catering, and food safety.

The role emphasizes program growth, community engagement, revenue opportunities, and a commitment to plant-based, culturally competent meals, with supervision of staff and volunteers and a path to leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional culinary, food service, catering, or kitchen management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Current ServSafe Manager Certification.
• Experience managing high-volume food production.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Develop and maintain efficient kitchen systems, workflows, and procedures.
• Ensure consistent production of high-quality meals across all programs.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.
• Oversee kitchen equipment, maintenance, organization, supplies and facility standards.
• Create and implement operational improvements that increase efficiency and scalability.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, professionalism, and food quality.
• Directly supervise kitchen staff and volunteers and foster a positive, mission-driven workplace culture.
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately and maintain accountability across kitchen operations.
• Ensure volunteers have meaningful, productive, and safe experiences while supporting meal production.
• Lead production planning and execution for meal programs.
• Oversee catering events and culinary service contracts.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Food Justice Coalition in Utah is seeking a mission-driven Kitchen Director to lead and manage all aspects of the organization’s kitchen operations and culinary programs, including meal production, staff supervision, inventory, catering, and food safety.

The role emphasizes program growth, community engagement, revenue opportunities, and a commitment to plant-based, culturally competent meals, with supervision of staff and volunteers and a path to leadership.