Soup Kitchen Coordinator/Cook

The Salvation Army; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen in Peekskill, NY seeks a Soup Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations of the soup kitchen and food programs. You will supervise volunteers, manage kitchen staff, ensure meals are prepared safely, served on time, and maintain a welcoming dining experience for participants.

Responsibilities include enforcing hygiene standards, coordinating orders, training staff, maintaining licenses, and upholding NY health regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have proven work experience as Kitchen Manager or similar.
• Hands-on menu planning and ordering ingredients.
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes.
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards per NY health regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper hand washing, PPE, and food handling policies at all times.
• Orientation, supervision, training, scheduling and delegation of assignments to volunteers
• Maintain sanitary conditions in accordance with State of NY Public Health regulations
• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Check food plating and temperature
• Establish portion sizes
• Obtain and maintain appropriate city and state food licenses
• Maintain kitchen appliances and ensure safe operation of same
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
• Sort all donated food, checking for and discarding outdated/damaged items

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Team supervision

Customer service

Hygiene

Education

High school diploma

Culinary school certification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Soup Kitchen Manager to be responsible for the daily operation of The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen. Kitchen Manager responsibilities include the oversight of daily kitchen operations and food programs; supervising the food prep and cooking; maintaining a fully stocked kitchen inventory; and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time. Ultimately, you will ensure all meals are properly cooked and served, and ensure our participants have a pleasant dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Must follow proper hand washing, PPE, and food handling policies at all times.
• Orientation, supervision, training, scheduling and delegation of assignments to volunteers
• Maintain sanitary conditions in accordance with State of NY Public Health regulations
• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Check food plating and temperature
• Establish portion sizes
• Obtain and maintain appropriate city and state food licenses
• Maintain kitchen appliances and ensure safe operation of same
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
• Sort all donated food, checking for and discarding outdated/damaged items

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager,Restaurant ManagerorHead Chef
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Comfortable working directly with clients and large crowds
• Professional and able to keep confidentiality
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to understand food handler’s hygiene and practice good hygiene.
• Able to learn new tasks and follow instruction.
• Able to work independently as well as with a team effectively.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational skills and conflict management abilities
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus
• Candidate must have a high school diploma.
• Must have a positive work history and reliable transportation.
• Must be responsible, respectful, and positive role model