Nutrition Kitchen Manager - Day Shift (Recovery Care)

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 67,422,000 - 82,179,000; Full time

Job summary

Tewksbury Transitional Support Services, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services, is hiring a Kitchen Manager. The role oversees daily kitchen operations, plans menus, and ensures safe, nutritious meals for individuals in recovery.

You will manage inventory, lead cooks, maintain cleanliness, and coordinate with program directors while ensuring compliance with health guidelines and budget targets. A strong service mindset and experience in a treatment setting are valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with at least three years related work experience.
• Evidence of training in nutrition/menu planning.
• Serve Safe Certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to relate to a substance abuse treatment population in a multicultural setting.

Responsibilities

• Order food inventory from contracted vendors within weekly budget.
• Plan weekly menus of well-balanced, nutritious meals.
• Prepare, cook, and transport meals ensuring taste and temperature.
• Prepare meals for special occasions and holidays.
• Inspect food prior to serving for quality and quantity.
• Ensure proper food presentation and serving standards.
• Order and maintain kitchen supplies with program directors.
• Minimize food waste through careful planning.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and dining area per health guidelines.
• Keep refrigerator temperature logs up to date.
• Assign daily duties to cooks and kitchen helpers.
• Attend supervision meetings with direct supervisor.
• Develop relationships with food distributors.
• Maintain dining area cleanliness and organization.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nutrition/menu planning training

Serve Safe Certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Tewksbury Transitional Support Services, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services, is hiring a Kitchen Manager. The role oversees daily kitchen operations, plans menus, and ensures safe, nutritious meals for individuals in recovery.

You will manage inventory, lead cooks, maintain cleanliness, and coordinate with program directors while ensuring compliance with health guidelines and budget targets. A strong service mindset and experience in a treatment setting are valued.