Kitchen Manager

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.Position Summary: The Kitchen Manager's responsibilities include preparing food for the Corps, in compliance withthe meal pattern requirements. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all kitchen activities, including providing oversight to the Cook position, supervising volunteers, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, tracking donations and inventory and providing excellent customer service to all patrons.Essential Responsibilities:* Supervise all kitchen activities.* Prepare and cook all meals.* Ensure all food items are maintained at proper food-safe temperatures.* Prepare monthly menus.* Prioritize the use of donated foods items before ordering additional supplies as necessary.* Operate within the Matthew 25 Café budget while providing healthy meals each day.* Provide oversight of the Cook role by ensuring seamless coordination between weekly, weekend and holiday meal preparation, and by managing the timely pickup of food items throughout the week.* Ensure all areas are cleaned and sanitized daily.* Ensure all dishes are cleaned and prepared for use following day.* Encourage collaboration with kitchen team members to make sure all tasks get completed.* Plan and coordinate all meals to be ready by 11:00 a.m. daily.* Properly store left over food items and label containers with the food item name and date in a clearly visible location.* Track the number of patrons served and report those figures to the Office Manager daily.* Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education/Experience:* High school diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities* 1+ years' experience professional cooking experience preferredSkills, Knowledge & Abilities:* Knowledge of safe food handling guidelines, to include:* Cross contamination* Proper storage* Proper rotation* Proper preparationComputer Skills:* Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office 365* Basic computer operation knowledge* Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint* Willingness to learn new software as neededCertificates and Licenses:* Current ServSafe Certification, or gain it within 1 year* Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed* Must have and maintain a current valid driver's license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)Full TimeThe Salvation Army offers the following benefits:* Health Care Benefits which include:* Medical* Dental* Vision* Hearing* Flexible spending accounts* AFLAC* Voluntary life insurance benefits* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options* Pet Insurance* Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.* Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment* The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.* Employee Discounts* Paid Time Off which includes:* Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.* Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.* Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.* The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.* You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.* Birthday off with pay.* Paid holidays are effective immediately.The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.Mission Statement:The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.