Kitchen Manager

Charter House is seeking a compassionate, organized, and dedicated Kitchen Manager who loves food and recognizes the healing power that comes with helping people to be more food secure. Working in harmony with shelter staff, volunteers, board members, and community donors, the Kitchen Manager ensures the consistent delivery of safely procured food provisions and meals to guests of CHC and all community members in need of accessible nutrition.

Position Details:

Full-Time, in-person: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM and Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Holiday meal schedules are based on availability of staff and volunteers. If none are available, the kitchen manager is responsible to cover the shift
Pay Range: $23.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience

Benefits:

Paid Holidays
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Primary Responsibilities:

As Kitchen Manager you will be tasked with:

• Following ServSafe principles of proper food procurement, preparation and storage.
• Planning, purchasing, and preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly menus.
• Completing the weekly inventory for all food and beverage items
• Consistently providing meal service on time: 11:30 am – 11:45 am and 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm daily.
• Maintaining a thorough daily cleaning schedule that covers all surfaces and equipment.
• Maintaining and coordinate proper maintenance and repair schedules for all equipment.
• Procurement of general supplies that support the meal program as well as specific items that support the overall shelter. (Local pickups, Costco, Food Rescue, etc)
• Maintaining data as necessary to support the organization’s grant requirements.
• Meeting weekly with the Finance Manager for cost analysis and budget management.
• Welcoming and providing easy to understand training for all volunteers.
• Participating in staff meetings, training and supervision meetings as requested.

Qualifications:

Two years of applicable experience or a combination of education and experience which support the following skills:

• Certification by ServSafe Food Management & Service; or
• 7-10 years of experience in a commercial kitchen with 3 positive professional references.
• Familiar with all commercial kitchen equipment maintenance requirements and recommendations.
• Be physically able to perform tasks involving stairs, cleaning, and can lift to 40lbs. This is a position that requires long periods of standing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and with a positive attitude and exercise flexibility.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Demonstrate motivation and energy that models a positive, can-do approach to tasks and relationships.
• An awareness of and the ability to support a trauma-informed environment.

To apply please send a resume and cover letter to chelsea@chcvt.org

Position Details: https://chcvt.org/want-to-get-involved/careers/

Charter House Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status.