Kitchen Lead
About The Position
The Kitchen Lead manages the daily operations of the Dietary Department at KVC Camber Children's Mental Health in Kansas City, Kansas. The role includes preparing and serving nutritious meals for children and adolescents, overseeing dietary staff, and handling administrative responsibilities such as food ordering, inventory management, and dietary scheduling. The Kitchen Lead collaborates with the Dietician to ensure meals meet or exceed USDA and DESE guidelines and accommodate special dietary needs. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, in a commercial kitchen environment.
Requirements
- Must be at least 20 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of food service experience.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Associate of Arts degree or higher in nutrition or food service management.
- Experience in large-scale meal preparation, such as in residential facilities, schools, or cafeterias.
- Six months of experience working in a 24/7 behavioral health or residential setting.
- Deep knowledge of USDA requirements and health department sanitation regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight to dietary staff during operational hours in collaboration with the Director of Administration.
- Estimate meal quantities, determine portion sizes, and maintain accurate production records.
- Collaborate with the Dietician to create monthly menus featuring nutritious, low-calorie meals and accommodating special dietary needs.
- Implement menu-based ordering and inventory tracking systems, and work with the supervisor to maintain cost controls within the annual budget.
- Greet clients professionally and conduct dietary assessments in a friendly, supportive manner.
- Develop and maintain rapport with food vendors, ensuring the accuracy of deliveries and inventories.
- Enforce food sanitation and safety procedures for temperatures, storage, and preparation according to health department standards.
- Create and manage daily, weekly, and deep-cleaning schedules for kitchen equipment and storage areas.
- Monitor equipment functionality and promptly report malfunctions or repair needs to leadership.
- Model respectful conduct toward colleagues, clients, and community stakeholders.
Benefits
- The posting describes a supportive and compassionate workplace culture and cites an Indeed work wellbeing score of 83.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
