Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Odyssey House is seeking a Full-Time Kitchen Manager  

Odyssey House's Mission is "Empowering people to heal and build better lives," and we are dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives through effective substance abuse treatment, prevention, and mental health services. Our programs address education, job skills, healthcare, sober housing, behavioral management, and aftercare support to ensure lifelong success. We are proud to be the largest treatment provider in Utah, with the most innovative programs available. ‘We Are Recovery,’ and we mean it with all our hearts. 

Job Location: Salt Lake City

Compensation: $19.00 hourly

Schedule: 

Men’s Mental Health: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday, Wednesday & every other Friday
Women’s Mental Health: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday & every other Friday 

Benefits Package: Equals to approximately $22,000 

Includes: medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, flexible spending account, retirement plan, paid leave, employee assistance program, and education assistance. 

Health and Welfare Benefits 

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, and long-/short-term disability coverage. 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Immediate participation available; 100% employer match up to 6% after 1 year of service. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 35 paid days off per year (with increased accrual rates after 1 year). 
• Sick Leave Rollover: Convert half of your unused accrued sick time into extra vacation days at year-end. 
• Sabbatical Program: Paid extended leave rewarded after 5 years.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential 24/7 support for mental health, financial advice, and personal well-being.

Perks 

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $9,000 per year available for approved programs (subject to eligibility requirements). 
• Continuing Education: Opportunities for paid training and professional development, subject to manager approval and eligibility.
• Transit Pass: Free UTA pass provided for your daily work commute. 
• Monthly Incentives: Regular performance awards and team recognition. 
• Casual Work Environment: Relaxed, casual dress code and workplace culture. 

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for all kitchen operations, including food purchasing, receiving, preparation, sanitation, inventory, and quality standards. This role serves as the primary authority in the kitchen and is fully accountable for safety, compliance, and all audit outcomes. The Kitchen Manager must maintain continuous audit readiness and achieve a minimum 90% score on monthly and semi-annual audits, including Health Department and food bank inspections. This position also trains clients in food preparation, inventory, safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations as part of vocational programming. 

  Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and fully compliant kitchen in accordance with Health Department,
• OSHA, and agency standards. Full accountability for audit performance and kitchen metrics. Requires operational expertise in safety and compliance systems.
• Oversee food purchasing, receiving, inventory, storage, and vendor relationships (including food bank partnerships) to ensure compliance and product integrity. Requires operational expertise in inventory control and procurement systems.
• Ensure proper food preparation, portion control, sanitation, and temperature monitoring standards are consistently met.
• Maintain full audit readiness, including cleanliness, documentation, and compliance with all inspection requirements.
• Serve as primary point of contact for Health Department and food bank inspections.
• Maintain accurate logs for temperatures, inspections, incidents, and food handler certifications (retained minimum 2 years).
• Train and supervise clients in vocational kitchen programming, including food prep, sanitation, inventory, and safety practices.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
• Develop schedules, coordinate kitchen operations, and ensure all meals and events are adequately staffed.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, cleaning schedules, and preventative maintenance standards.
• Facilitate weekly kitchen/vocational training meetings and ensure required documentation is completed.
• Ensure compliance with all state, county, city, and food bank regulations. Requires operational expertise in regulatory compliance systems.
• Provide training on safe equipment use, lifting techniques, and hazardous material handling.
• Attend staff meetings and support continuous program improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe or state-approved) within 30 days of hire
• If not certified at hire, valid food handler permit required at start date
• Failure to obtain Food Safety Manager Certification within 30 days may result in separation of employment
• Technical expertise in computer systems and workplace software (including logs, reporting systems, and documentation tools)
• Operational expertise in OSHA regulations and food safety compliance standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with vulnerable populations preferred
• Ability to work variable shifts
• First Aid/CPR certification (provided by Odyssey House)
• Must meet employment eligibility requirements
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR required

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications. Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and valid Utah driver’s license.

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position. 

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff. 

Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., drive (or adequate alternate transportation), sit for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times. 

EEOC Statement: Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.