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Kitchen Manager

Goodwin Recruiting

Kitchen Production Manager

Kitchen Manager

This is an opportunity to lead operations in a high-volume meal-production kitchen serving approximately 500 people daily. The Kitchen Manager will oversee the production, food ordering, and meal delivery daily.

Kitchen Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Vacation
  • Healthcare
  • PTO
  • Opportunities for leadership growth in a mission-driven organization
  • Supportive work environment emphasizing respect and accountability
Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications
  • Experience managing high-volume institutional kitchens such as military, correctional, healthcare, school, or large catering environments
  • Strong knowledge of food production, food safety standards, and labor law compliance
  • Proven ability to supervise staff, control food costs, and enforce standardized recipes and operating procedures
Kitchen Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Lead daily food production and service operations to serve approximately 1,000 meals daily
  • Schedule and supervise kitchen staff while promoting a fair and accountable work culture
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and labor laws
  • Manage food cost control through accurate ordering and waste reduction
  • Implement and maintain standardized recipes and operating procedures for consistent quality and efficiency

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who values structure and fairness while effectively managing a busy institutional kitchen environment.
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