Senior Center Chef/Kitchen Manager (Part-Time)

City of Westerville; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Westerville is seeking a part-time Senior Center Chef/Kitchen Manager to plan and prepare meals for seniors, manage a busy kitchen, and supervise volunteers and staff. The role requires coordinating menus, ensuring nutritional needs are met, and maintaining sanitation standards in a community kitchen.

The position involves 20-25 hours per week with flexibility for some evenings and weekends, and responsibilities include event catering, inventory control, and staff scheduling to ensure

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• ServSafe Level 2 Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proficient with Google Workspace (email, Docs) and online ordering systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily kitchen activities to plan and prepare quality meals for Senior Center members.
• Plan lunches for 120-150 people on Wednesdays and Fridays and other meals for events.
• Coordinate Pancake Breakfast and other special events (e.g., first Wednesday of the month, 6am–10am).
• Determine food presentation and production lines to ensure meals are served on time.
• Handle purchases and requisitions, manage kitchen inventory, and maintain storage areas.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff and volunteers; establish efficient schedules.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation per health standards; monitor equipment maintenance.
• Communicate with front-of-house staff to enhance customer service; maintain safety programs.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

ServSafe Level 2

Google Suites

Online ordering

Tools

Inventory management system

Job description

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and/or Recreation Senior Center Manager, the Senior Center part-time Chef/Kitchen Manager provides meals at the Senior Center. The primary responsibilities are to develop, plan, coordinate and evaluate menus, prepare meals that meet the nutritional needs of seniors in the community, operate a well-maintained commercial kitchen, and manage volunteer and paid staff.

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and/or Recreation Senior Center Manager.

• The Senior Center Chef/Kitchen Manager position requires working 20-25 hours per week. Responsibilities include assisting with special events that require food, as directed. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, including some nights and occasional weekends.

• Oversee the daily kitchen activities in the planning and preparation of quality meals for Senior Center members.

• Plan Wednesday and Friday lunches for 120-150 people, and plan other special event meals as needed.

• Plan and execute Pancake Breakfast, first Wednesday of the month. 6am - 10am.

• Determine food presentation and food production line to ensure meals are served on time.

• Carry out purchase and requisition of supplies. Responsible for control of kitchen inventory, including storage and monthly physical inventory. Ensure correct storage and disposal of food. Organize the freezer, storeroom and kitchen.

• Train and oversee kitchen staff and volunteers in food preparation, serving and cleanup. Establish an efficient working schedule.

• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all food preparation and storage areas, dining areas, and all kitchen equipment. Make sure hygiene and Franklin County Public Health food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation and delivery.

• Communicate effectively with front-of-the-house staff to enhance customer service.

• Ensure the maintenance of kitchen equipment, report any breakdown, and coordinate with repair and maintenance companies.

• Implement a food safety program.

• Stay current in food safety regulations.

• Responsible for kitchen functionality during vacations, sick days, or any other absence from work as needed.

• Ability to respond to multiple demands in a courteous and effective manner.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time, handle exposure to extreme heat and cold, and lift up to 50 lbs.

• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain with 6 months of employment.

• ServSafe Level 2 Certification, or ability to obtain with 6 months of employment.

• Proficient with Google Suites, such as email and Google Docs. Familiar with online ordering (e.g. Gordon Food Services). Ability to learn software as required.