What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Manager position at FY26 Food Bank For NYC?
At Food Bank For New York City, our greatest asset is our people. Our dedicated team, known proudly as “Food Bankers” represents a diverse community united by a shared mission: To empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good. We’re a collaborative, driven, and passionate team dedicated to social impact. If you’re energized by purpose-driven work and a values-led culture, we’d love to meet you.
Position Summary:
The Culinary Manager advances Food Bank’s mission by preparing nutritious and delicious meals for a diverse group of New Yorkers. Food Bank’s Community Kitchen aims to serve our neighbors with warmth and dignity. The Culinary Manager oversees all kitchen operations with a high level of service, creativity, and commitment to serving nutritious food to our neighbors. The ideal candidate combines strong team building with operational efficiency.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Kitchen Management
- Manage daily operations of the kitchen, optimizing layout and workflow for maximize efficiency.
- Monitoring cleanliness, sanitation, food storage, and food handling practices, while adhering to all safety and sanitary regulations.
- Maintaining accurate and current food safety documentation.
- Implement Inventory Control strategies to optimize resources and reduce waste including inventory management, FIFO, and receiving and examining deliveries.
- Conduct menu creation, meal service analysis, and real-time menu adaptations based on variables such as food donations.
- Implement cost control measures to reduce expenses, labor costs, and increase impact.
- Source and order appropriate ingredients and supplies, adhering to policies and contractual/programmatic obligations.
- Management of program budget and grant stewardship to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Ensure adherence to all programmatic and contractual obligations including nutritional requirements, portion control, and service delivery times.
- Oversee deep cleaning and preventative maintenance of equipment.
- Planning and executing on special events and participating in Donor Relations activities.
Staff Management
- Hiring, training, and managing kitchen staff at multiple locations.
- Supervising volunteers in food preparation and meal service delivery, ensuring consistent, food-safe and courteous service.
- Training and developing staff by providing regular constructive feedback, open communication, performance appraisals, and on-site learning opportunities.
- Oversight of Workforce Development program, if needed.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience: 3 years in high-volume cooking or catering, managing food costs, labor costs, and inventory management.
- Education: Certification or AA in Culinary Arts, Food Service, or equivalent experience.
- Certification: NYC Food Safety Certification and AED/CPR Certification required.
- Leadership: Experience managing diverse teams.
- Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Adaptability: Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Working Conditions / Additional Information
- This is an on-site position.
- This is a hands-on management role with minimal administrative responsibilities.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Salary: The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $80,000 annually.
Featured Benefits
- Competitive Health Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
- Generous paid time off (PTO, Holidays, Birthday Off, Volunteer Time, 4-Day Work Weeks during the Summer & more!)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care Accounts (DCA) & Commuter Reimbursement Accounts (CRA)
- Learning & Development Opportunities (Robust LinkedIn Learning library, Lunch & Learn Sessions, internal employee development & more)
- EAP, wellness and mental health resources
- Discounted staff perks (e.g., movie tickets, gym memberships, travel)
People-First Culture
At Food Bank for New York City, we pride ourselves on having a People-First Culture, our people are our greatest strength. In addition to our benefits, we offer employee engagement opportunities such as our culture committee, annual organization celebrations and more!
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000