Mission-Driven Kitchen Manager

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee daily meal preparation, safety, and sanitation for our dining services and events. You will direct kitchen staff and volunteers, monitor inventory, and manage food and supply ordering within budget guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of hygiene, coordinating with the Events Coordinator for catering, and ensuring accurate records and temperature checks.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified food handler under California Safety Code 97-0071.
• Preferred Culinary Arts degree and/or 2 years of food handling experience.
• Valid California Driver's License and clean driving record.
• TB clearance, CPR and First Aid certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Train, schedule, and motivate kitchen staff and volunteers.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards.
• Plan and direct food preparation for daily meals and events.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and budget for food and supplies.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and repair reporting.
• Collaborate with Events Coordinator for catering requests.
• Maintain production records and temperature checks.

Skills

Staff training

Volunteer orientation

Food safety & hygiene

Budget & inventory

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Flexibility/shift work

Continuing education

Education

Certified food handler (Cal Saf. Code 97-0071)

Culinary Arts degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee daily meal preparation, safety, and sanitation for our dining services and events. You will direct kitchen staff and volunteers, monitor inventory, and manage food and supply ordering within budget guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of hygiene, coordinating with the Events Coordinator for catering, and ensuring accurate records and temperature checks.