Kitchen Manager & Educator at Berkeley Hillel

Hillel International • Berkeley, CA

44d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager & Educator will oversee Berkeley Hillel’s two Kosher kitchens while focusing on student mentorship, education, and engagement through food-based programming. We are looking for someone with a strong desire to work with food and manage the day-to-day operations of our 2 Kosher kitchens. This role balances kitchen management with opportunities to lead student cooking initiatives, workshops, and events. It is ideal for someone passionate about Jewish community, cooking, education, and hands-on student learning. Prior professional cooking experience is helpful but not required. The emphasis is on fostering meaningful student experiences while ensuring quality Kosher meals for students at our regular meals and programs.

Requirements

• Interest in Jewish education, student engagement, or campus programming.
• Knowledge and experience in commercial food preparation, but doesn’t need to be traditional cooking experience.
• Understanding of or willingness to learn Kosher food practices.
• Experience mentoring, teaching, or supervising young adults is highly valued.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Creativity in planning programs and events.
• Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends for Shabbat and holiday programs.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary experience or background is a plus, but not required.
• Passion for mentoring students and engaging in Jewish community life.
• Interest in sustainability, food waste reduction, and innovative approaches to food programming.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Berkeley Hillel’s 2 commercial Kosher kitchens, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and compliance with Kosher standards and health regulations.
• Mentor and supervise student kitchen interns, supporting leadership development and hands-on learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with program staff and student leaders to plan and facilitate student-focused food programs, such as cooking classes, Shabbat meals, weekly Kosher BBQ, holiday events, and creative food workshops.
• Support weekly menu planning in collaboration with the student interns, and assist with food preparation for weekly BBQ and Shabbat meals and other Hillel programs.
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships in coordination with staff.
• Develop sustainable kitchen practices and systems to minimize food waste.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for students to learn, collaborate, and explore Jewish culture through food.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed