Shelter Kitchen Ops Lead – Meals & Safety

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee cleanliness, safety, and operations of the kitchen and equipment for shelter clients. You will create monthly menus, manage staffing, and coordinate with shelter staff for repairs and meal scheduling.

You will report on kitchen expenses for contracts and grants and ensure nutritious meals are provided to homeless populations. Prior leadership of a commercial kitchen and ServSafe certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 18 years of age (required).
• Experience in nutritional needs of homeless populations.
• Experience with disadvantaged populations, through work or volunteering.
• ServSafe food handling certificate or able to obtain within 30 days (company provided).
• Basic cooking, prepping and serving nutritious meals to shelter clients.
• At least five years leading, supervising and operating a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings if needed.
• Reviews kitchen equipment daily for cleanliness and condition; maintains equipment in working order.
• Help prep the emergency canteen for food services in the county.
• Coordinate with other departments to pick up donations from Food Bank or donors.
• Supervise, train and assist kitchen employees in their duties.
• Assist in establishing scheduled maintenance programs for kitchen equipment.
• Report safety and security deficiencies to Corps Officers.
• Oversee and supervise kitchen staff and their duties.
• Oversee and approve kitchen staff time sheets and work schedules.

Skills

Organized & efficient

Supervisory leadership

Kitchen operations

Bilingual - Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certificate

Driver's License

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Office software

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee cleanliness, safety, and operations of the kitchen and equipment for shelter clients. You will create monthly menus, manage staffing, and coordinate with shelter staff for repairs and meal scheduling.

You will report on kitchen expenses for contracts and grants and ensure nutritious meals are provided to homeless populations. Prior leadership of a commercial kitchen and ServSafe certification are required.