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Hope House Kitchen Manager

PREBLE STREET
PORTLAND, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026

The Hope House Kitchen Manager oversees all aspects of the Hope House kitchen to ensure the provision of high-quality services in alignment with the agency mission through the supervision of the Hope House kitchen staff.

This includes functional management of the program, staff training, direction, and supervision, volunteer education and relations, and execution of programming, including meal and pantry services, food pick-up and processing donations. The HH Kitchen Manager directly supervises kitchen staff assigned to shifts in the Food Hub kitchen in compliance with all Preble Street policies and procedures. The HH Kitchen Manager also participates in program development and evaluation, resource and systems development, and community  relations in support of the Program Director.

 

The schedule for this full-time (40 hours/week), 1st shift position is Monday- Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm.

Qualifications:
  • Regularly work a full-time schedule, with consistent, predictable on-site attendance to meet program coverage needs, and work different and or extended shifts to meet program coverage needs, as needs arise 

  • Assist the Director in approving and timely processing of all Human Resource and payroll-related paperwork and documentation (i.e. time cards, hiring documentation, performance reports and reviews, and separation notices 

  • Valid Class C driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle records check results, according to Agency and business insurance requirements 

  • ServSafe certification (must be obtained within 60 days of hire and continuously maintained thereafter). 

  • Preferred: One to three years supervisory/management experience in food services operations in social services or nonprofit organization. Bachelor’s degree in food service management or related field, or comparable combination of education and relevant experience. 

  • Ensure that all aspects of menu planning, food preparation and meal provision align with Preble Street’s Food Security Hub vision and standards. 

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, with a pay rate of $29.19/hour. This position is also eligible for the overnight shift differential of $2.00 per hour for all hours actually worked between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am. Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:

  • 4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time, 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time, 32 hours personal time, 12 Paid Holidays
  • Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

 

To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.org or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101. Please note that automatically generated confirmations of receipt will be sent in response to applications sent via email. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be otherwise contacted.  If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at hr@preblestreet.org.

 

Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty. Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.   

 

Preble Street recognizes that Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2IA people and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every qualification described in a job posting.

 

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