Shelter House

Kennedy Shelter - Kitchen Manager

Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$20kDetected 21 days ago

Inventory ManagementHRLeadershipCollaborationMentoring

About the role

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the efficient, safe, and effective operation of the Kennedy Shelter commercial kitchen.
This role oversees menu planning, meal preparation, inventory management, volunteer coordination, and supervision of kitchen staff to ensure high-quality meal services for shelter residents.

Provide hands-on training, coaching, and ongoing support to kitchen team members.
Monitor kitchen supplies and maintain accurate inventories, including perishable items and USDA commodities, while operating within budget.
Manage the food budget and place food and supply orders.
Coordinate community food donations, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports for the Community Coordinator.
Collaborate with leadership to review and update kitchen Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Monitor and support kitchen volunteers.
Develop and implement inclement weather plans for kitchen operations and staffing.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Current ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain and maintain certification.

Attend required Shelter House meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
About You Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10-20 pounds.

Ensure proper cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment in compliance with health department regulations.
Serve in an on-call capacity to address kitchen coverage needs.

Utilize Microsoft Workspace applications, including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and Docs, as part of daily operations.
Non-Exempt About Us Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots response to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County.
Our culture is built upon our core values of Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.).

Shelter House is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age (40 and over), sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the essential functions of the position, or any other legally protected status.
Shelter House provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, pregnant employees, and employees requesting accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.
Applicants and employees requiring accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age (40 and over), sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disab

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