Trauma-Informed Shelter Kitchen Lead

Catholic Charities Of La; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,836,000 - 57,595,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan (401a/403b)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Care Spending Account

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead meal preparation for shelter residents at Good Shepherd Center’s Interim Housing sites.

You will ensure nutritious, culturally sensitive meals, maintain food safety and coordinate with case managers. You will train and supervise volunteers, manage inventory, arrange donations, and work with program staff to meet dietary needs and trauma-informed care goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Formal culinary training or food service certification preferred.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in food preparation.
• Valid Food Restaurant Manager Certificate required (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Handle public contact and relations effectively.
• Supervisory experience, particularly working with volunteers, preferred.
• Understanding trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and cultural humility in service provision is highly desirable.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must pass a background check and meet health requirements per agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily meals for shelter residents.
• Develop weekly menus that are nutritious, varied, culturally sensitive, and accommodate special dietary needs.
• Order, receive, and store food and kitchen supplies, ensuring proper inventory control and minimal waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment in compliance with health department regulations.
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and equipment maintenance at all times.
• Maintain accurate records including food temperatures, inventory logs, and safety checklists.
• Knowledge of Catholic Charities’ policies, procedure and organization.
• Knowledge of Catholic Charities’ food bank.
• Supervise and provide directions to kitchen volunteers, interns, and community service workers.
• Train volunteers in basic kitchen safety, food preparation, and hygiene procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Case Managers and program staff to respond to resident dietary needs and preferences.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to trauma-informed care planning.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Cultural humility

Volunteer supervision

Public contact

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Tools

Food Manager Certificate

Job description

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead meal preparation for shelter residents at Good Shepherd Center’s Interim Housing sites.

You will ensure nutritious, culturally sensitive meals, maintain food safety and coordinate with case managers. You will train and supervise volunteers, manage inventory, arrange donations, and work with program staff to meet dietary needs and trauma-informed care goals.