Kitchen Manager - FT - Goose Creek

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina•, SC

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager prepares meals in accordance with the Armed Forces Recipe Service and food preparation worksheet (NAVSUP 1090), including recipe conversions, and ensures meals are served during prescribed hours. The role supports food-cost control and budget guidelines while preparing a wide variety of foods using quantity-cooking procedures. The manager coordinates preparation so multiple menu items are ready for service at the same time, adjusts recipes and equipment use as needed, and evaluates food quality and presentation during mealtimes. The position maintains clean, sanitary, and safe work areas, equipment, and utensils; ensures employees and client trainees follow safety requirements; and reports equipment or personnel safety concerns to supervisors. It also ensures compliance with Goodwill Industries and Naval policies, procedures, supply-handling rules, and security practices. The Kitchen Manager orders food, plans work assignments, inspects the workplace, and plans, assigns, and supervises the work of lead cooks, cooks, vegetable preparation staff, and butcher-shop staff. Other duties may be assigned. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the contract and, after receiving clearance eligibility, begin work within 30 days. ServSafe certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Requirements

Ability to plan, coordinate, and sequence food-preparation steps so food is ready on time without overcooking or waste.
Ability to adjust recipes for required serving quantities.
Ability to recognize freshness in raw ingredients and assess prepared food by color, consistency, temperature, odor, and taste.
Ability to understand and instill the performance work statement of contract employees.
Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the contract; after receiving clearance eligibility, the employee must begin work within 30 days.
Ability to obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Palmetto Goodwill’s Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) Culture, I-CARE Values, Mission, and Vision in all actions.
Prepare meals according to the Armed Forces Recipe Service and NAVSUP 1090 food preparation worksheets, including recipe conversions.
Ensure meals are served according to prescribed meal hours.
Assist with food-cost control and monitor the food budget against defined guidelines.
Prepare a variety of foods using quantity-cooking procedures, including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, gravies, baked goods, desserts, and other meal items.
Prepare four or more menu items for a meal, coordinating preparation steps so all items are ready for service at the same time.
Prepare menu items using special or difficult recipes with multiple steps, ingredients, or long preparation times.
Provide oral or written instructions or delegate responsibility for recipe adjustments, serving quantities, and equipment selection within accepted methods.
Determine when food items are done and recommend recipe changes to improve taste or appearance.
Check during mealtimes that food is attractive, available in needed quantities, served on time, and adjusted for emergencies as instructed.
Maintain clean and sanitary work areas, equipment, and cooking utensils.
Maintain safety precautions, ensure employees and client trainees meet safety requirements, and report equipment failures or safety noncompliance to supervisors.
Ensure Goodwill Industries and Naval policies and procedures are followed.
Ensure supplies and food products are handled according to agency policies and good security practices are followed.
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of lead cooks, cooks, vegetable preparation staff, and butcher-shop staff.
Order food to meet menu requirements, plan work assignments, and inspect the workplace for safety and sanitary standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.