Youth Services Kitchen Manager - Temporary

Covenant House International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant House Illinois seeks a Food Services Manager to lead all kitchen operations, ensure healthy, safe food service, and coordinate with the Chief Operating Officer.

You will manage inventory, menu development for youth, staff and volunteer training, sanitation, and policies to support the organization's mission. This is an on-site role requiring strong leadership and food-safety certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• 3–5 years management experience in hospitality or restaurant settings preferred.
• Certified in Safe Food Handling & Food Manager Certification.
• Experience working with youth, preferably in a residential setting.
• On-site kitchen management and volunteer coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations ensuring healthy and safe work practices.
• Order inventory and create an inventory system for kitchen supplies.
• Create, review and update menu options for youth.
• Establish, implement and communicate menu recipe requirements.
• Be the first point of contact for kitchen volunteers and coordinate scheduling/training.
• Mentor and orient new kitchen staff and volunteers.
• Provide ongoing kitchen training and knowledge transfer to staff.
• Ensure safe storage and disposal of food and beverages.
• Ensure stations are stocked and prepared.
• Notify COO of repairs/maintenance for kitchen equipment.
• Enforce sanitation and preparation procedures.
• Develop and maintain kitchen policies and procedures.
• Create menus and grocery lists; coordinate wellness food volunteers.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Volunteer coordination

Adaptability

Dietary knowledge

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Cultural diets

Policy compliance

Communication

Physical stamina

Background checks

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Food safety certification

Youth services experience

Job description

Covenant House Illinois seeks a Food Services Manager to lead all kitchen operations, ensure healthy, safe food service, and coordinate with the Chief Operating Officer.

You will manage inventory, menu development for youth, staff and volunteer training, sanitation, and policies to support the organization's mission. This is an on-site role requiring strong leadership and food-safety certification.