Shelter Kitchen Manager: Compliance & Service Lead

Vocational Instruction Project; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Instruction Project in New York City is seeking a Kitchen Operations Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen and food service operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise staff including training, scheduling, and performance monitoring.

You will work with a diverse team to uphold food safety standards, verify permits, and maintain logs and inventories, while coordinating meals for clients and accommodating special diets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency with customer service experience in a restaurant and/or in the shelter system.
• Food Handler's Certificate or can be hired with the condition of obtaining within 30 days.
• CPR/First Aid or can be hired with the condition of obtaining within 30 days.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and shifts 24/7/365.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak/write the English language.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Ensure staff serving food have a valid food handler’s permit within 30 days of hire.
• Maintain daily thermometer checks and log temperatures.
• Ensure food deliveries are correct and properly stored.
• Accommodate clients with special diets and set aside appropriate meals.
• Monitor and document incidents or non-compliance and report to DPO and Program Director.

Skills

Customer service experience

Excellent verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Food Handler's Certificate

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Vocational Instruction Project in New York City is seeking a Kitchen Operations Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen and food service operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise staff including training, scheduling, and performance monitoring.

You will work with a diverse team to uphold food safety standards, verify permits, and maintain logs and inventories, while coordinating meals for clients and accommodating special diets.