Kitchen & Culinary Operations Assistant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

CW’s Core Values: Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you:

Are you an experienced chef, sous chef, kitchen manager, catering professional, or food service leader seeking your next career opportunity? We're looking for an Assistant Kitchen & Culinary Operations Manager to support a high-volume Army dining facility, helping ensure exceptional food quality, operational excellence, and an outstanding dining experience for those who serve our country

• Assist the Kitchen & Culinary Operations Manager with the daily operation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meal service.
• Serve as manager-on-duty and provide leadership coverage in the absence of the Kitchen & Culinary Operations Manager.
• Support supervision and training of culinary and food service team members.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, presentation, portion control, and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
• Support inventory management, receiving, storage, ordering, and stock rotation procedures.
• Assist with staffing plans, daily labor assignments, scheduling, and shift coverage.
• Conduct line checks, quality inspections, and kitchen walkthroughs throughout service periods.
• Help onboard, train, coach, and develop team members.
• Assist with catering-style meal execution, special events, holiday meals, and VIP functions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, storage, preparation, and serving areas.
• Ensure compliance with Army regulations, company policies, and contractual requirements.
• Complete operational reports, production records, inventory documentation, and other required administrative tasks.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and customer service.

What You’ll Need to be Successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 – 4 years of experience in high volume food production and service environment.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of working in a team lead or similar role.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and food cost control.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with a hands-on management style.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment while maintaining high standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and inventory/reporting systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Candidates from the Following Backgrounds Are Encouraged to Apply:

• Sous Chef
• Kitchen Supervisor
• Assistant Kitchen Manager
• Assistant Food Service Manager
• Catering Supervisor or Manager
• Banquet Chef or Banquet Operations
• Hotel Food & Beverage Operations
• Corporate Dining Services
• College and University Dining
• Hospital Food Service
• Military Dining Facilities
• Correctional Food Service
• Commissary or Institutional Food Production

Why You'll Love This Job:

• You’ll be a part of a mission-driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement—grow your career with us!

Explore Our Generous Benefits Package:

• Employer Sponsored Benefits Includes:
  • Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Telemedicine
  • Retirement Plan & Match Options
  • Disability Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Sick & Personal Time
• Voluntary Benefits Offered Includes:
  • Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness & Voluntary Life

Physical & Environmental:

• Frequently stands and walks throughout the dining facility and kitchen areas during meal service, inspections, and staff supervision. Shifts may require 6–10 hours of intermittent movement on hard surfaces.
• Regularly perform administrative duties at a desk, including scheduling, reporting, inventory management, and communication with government personnel. May sit for extended periods while using a computer or reviewing documentation.
• Occasionally lifts and moves boxes of food, cleaning supplies, and small equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires frequent movement between food prep areas, serving lines, storage rooms, dishwashing stations, and office spaces. Must respond promptly to operational needs across the facility.
• May bend, stoop, or reach during inspections, equipment checks, or when assisting staff with physical tasks.
• Works in hot environments near cooking equipment and cold areas such as walk-in refrigerators and freezers. Must transition between temperature zones during routine oversight.
• Exposed to ambient noise from kitchen equipment, ventilation systems, and team communications.
• Encounters food aromas, steam, and cleaning chemicals during walkthroughs and inspections. Sensory tolerance is required to work safely and comfortably.
• May encounter wet or slick floors due to spills or cleaning activities. Use of slip-resistant footwear and enforcement of safety protocols is essential.
• Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

CW’s Core Values: Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs , without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Company Overview: CW Resources, a part of CW Group, is a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven, high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. We’re proud to offer a wide range of services, from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do, and we continue to work toward a brighter, more welcoming future for all.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer: We are committed to pay transparency. Compensation for this role is determined in good faith and based on job‑related factors such as skills, experience, education, and internal equity, in accordance with applicable law. Employees and applicants may request additional compensation information as permitted by law.

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