Residential Kitchen Supervisor - Lead Cooks & Volunteers

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily meal production for Center residents. You will supervise staff, follow menus, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include training volunteers, maximizing donated food, coordinating walk-in and delivery donations, and maintaining records. The role requires high school diploma, kitchen experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; experience in residential kitchens.
• Background check required; results reviewed.
• Experience as a cook in residential/commercial settings; ability to relate positively to persons experiencing crisis.
• Valid driver’s license; Safe from Harm training within first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train staff; morning and evening cooks.
• Prepares and serves nutritionally balanced meals for Center residents by following menus.
• Maximizes use of donated food in meal preparation.
• Ensures Intake staff has access to sack lunches and snacks for residents.
• Observes hygiene practices.
• Directs concerns regarding residents to the Director; maintain confidentiality.
• Develops a cleaning checklist to maintain a hygienic commercial kitchen.
• Charts a daily schedule to ensure no gap in cleanliness.
• Performs in-depth cleaning weekly across kitchen areas.
• Assists with volunteer events at the Center; arranges training and background checks for volunteers.
• Reviews reports and logs volunteer hours; assesses volunteer skills.
• Prepares updated volunteer files with contact info and availability.
• Obtains donations from prospective donors; manages donor files and reports.

Skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

ServeSafe trained

Education

High School Diploma

Residential kitchen experience

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily meal production for Center residents. You will supervise staff, follow menus, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include training volunteers, maximizing donated food, coordinating walk-in and delivery donations, and maintaining records. The role requires high school diploma, kitchen experience, and a valid driver’s license.