A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.
Kitchen Manager - Transitional Housing Helping Hands Outreach Ministries Manchester, NH Job Details Full-time $25 - $29 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food service health code compliance Volunteer management ServSafe Safety regulations High school diploma or GED Driver's License Time management
Full Job Description Shelter Kitchen Manager Reports To:
Executive Director Status:
Full-Time (or Part-Time, as applicable) Position Summary The Kitchen Manager oversees all aspects of the shelter's food service program, ensuring that nutritious, appealing, and safe evening meals are prepared and served daily for approximately 30 residents. This position is responsible for meal planning, purchasing, inventory control, food safety, volunteer coordination, and maintaining a clean, welcoming kitchen that reflects the mission and values of the organization. Essential Duties Plan and prepare nutritious dinner meals for approximately 30 residents each day. Transport food to second location in Manchester Purchase food and kitchen supplies while maintaining the approved budget. Develop weekly and monthly menus. Maintain food inventory and proper storage. Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations. Maintain required temperature logs and kitchen records. Supervise and train kitchen volunteers as needed. Coordinate food donations and rotate inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out). Keep the kitchen, pantry, walk-in cooler, freezer, and dining area clean and organized. Pick up food from Food Pantry Complete approximately two hours of administrative work weekly, including: Food ordering Inventory reports Menu planning Invoice processing Health and safety documentation Work cooperatively with shelter staff to meet residents' dietary needs whenever possible. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Experience preparing meals for groups of 25 or more. Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days). Knowledge of food safety regulations. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Compassion and the ability to work respectfully with individuals experiencing homelessness, recovery, or other life challenges. Driver's License Preferred Qualifications Previous nonprofit, shelter, church, or institutional kitchen experience. Experience managing volunteers. Budgeting and inventory management experience. Physical Requirements Standing for extended periods. Frequent bending, lifting, and carrying. Ability to work in hot kitchen environments.
