Kennedy Shelter - Kitchen Manager

Shelter House
Alexandria, VA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the efficient, safe, and effective operation of the Kennedy Shelter commercial kitchen. This role oversees menu planning, meal preparation, inventory management, volunteer coordination, and supervision of kitchen staff to ensure high-quality meal services for shelter residents.

What You Will Do

Prepare and serve nutritious, well-balanced meals in accordance with federal and state nutritional guidelines. Supervise full-time, part-time, and on-call kitchen staff.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a commercial kitchen environment, kitchen management or supervisory experience, and current ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain and maintain certification.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two or more years of professional cooking experience
  • Experience working in a commercial kitchen environment
  • Current ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain and maintain certification
  • Kitchen management or supervisory experience preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with a 4% employer match
  • 13 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
  • The opportunity to take your birthday off
  • Two semi-annual team-building events
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