Kitchen Manager

The Transition House Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen operation while staying within budget. This role oversees sanitation, inventory, food storage, meal service, and compliance with food safety standards to help ensure clients receive healthy and nutritious meals in a safe environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to prepare accurate, concise reports using proper format, grammar, and spelling
Ability to accurately count persons and account for those absent
Ability to search persons and areas and identify/remove contraband
Knowledge of sanitation, kitchen safety, and food service operations
Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and secure kitchen environment
ServSafe certification required and must be kept current at all times.
Ability to obtain food safety manager certification within 60 days of assignment as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience working with offenders or criminal justice at-risk clients preferred
College degree preferred
Applicable related experience may be considered

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with local health codes and food safety standards.
Oversee kitchen sanitation, cleanliness, and inspection readiness.
Monitor inventory, kitchen tools, food deliveries, and proper food storage/rotation.
Ensure safe food preparation and meal service procedures are followed.
Enforce portion control and support orderly meal service for clients.
Conduct weekly sanitation inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
Help ensure kitchen security, including controlling contraband and limiting unauthorized access to food preparation areas.
Maintain professionalism, accountability, and accurate documentation related to kitchen operations.