What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager position at Arapahoe Senior Center?
Job Summary:
The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our kitchen and meal service. This role involves managing food preparation, ensuring food safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and coordinating all aspects of meal service from start to finish. The Kitchen Manager takes ownership of the kitchen environment to deliver consistent, home-style meals in a reliable and efficient manner.
Responsibilities
- Review menus and follow recipes to prepare meals in larger quantities, ensuring consistency and quality according to recipes, menus and dietary guidelines.
- Oversee the entire meal service process, including ingredient preparation, cooking, serving, and cleanup.
- Make sure meals are prepared and served on time
- Maintain high standards of food safety management to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Make sure ingredients and supplies are available and properly stored
- Monitor food and supplies and assist with inventory and food orders
- Communicate effectively with team members or volunteers to coordinate daily tasks and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Ensure the kitchen is clean, organized, and ready for the next day’s service.
- Demonstrate dependability by showing up prepared and ready to work each day.
- Take pride in maintaining a tidy workspace and adhering to safety protocols.
- Can work independently and use good judgment
- Is comfortable working with older adults and the public
- Utilize basic math skills for following recipes, portioning ingredients, and managing inventory as needed.
- Is willing to learn and adapt as our program continues to improve
- Maintains a positive attitude, works well with others, is receptive to direction, and responds well to constructive feedback.
- Complete basic meal-production and food-service paperwork
- Communicate and work closely with the Director regarding menus, food orders, supplies, dietary needs and any kitchen concerns
- Work with the Area on Aging dietitian when necessary and implement required recommendations
- Complete occasional miscellaneous tasks to help keep the Senior Center running smoothly
Experience
- Prior experience in a kitchen or food service environment is preferred but not mandatory; willingness to learn is essential.
- Ability to follow recipes accurately and prepare food in larger quantities.
- Strong communication skills for managerial communication with team members.
- Basic math skills for ingredient measurement and inventory management.
- Knowledge of food safety practices and standards is highly desirable.
This position offers an opportunity to lead in delivering quality home-style meals while maintaining a safe and organized kitchen environment.
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17