Kitchen Manager

Caritas Family Solutions•Belleville, IL

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Caritas Family Solutions is seeking a mission-driven Kitchen Manager to oversee the residential kitchen operations. This role is crucial for supporting the health and well-being of the youth and residents served by the organization. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for managing nutritional needs, meal planning and preparation, inventory control, food safety compliance, and ensuring timely and quality meal service. Caritas Family Solutions has been serving Illinois since 1947 and offers rewarding careers with competitive benefits for full-time employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and practices.
Understanding of customer needs assessment and service quality standards.
Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and service delivery effectiveness.
Knowledge of food production, preparation, storage, and handling techniques.
Understanding of safe food storage and inventory management practices.
Familiarity with nutritional standards and food service requirements for residential care settings.
Minimum three years of experience planning, ordering, and preparing food and food service supplies for groups of twenty or more.
At least six months of experience working in a similar food service capacity is required.
Must possess or be able to obtain a Public Health Food Service License/Certification.
Strong communication, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and active listening skills.
Ability to understand new information, apply sound judgment, monitor performance, and communicate clearly in English is essential.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including service orientation, collaboration, coordination with others, and an ability to work effectively with residents, staff, vendors, and external partners.
Capable of making effective decisions in fast-paced environments, prioritizing tasks under time constraints, meeting deadlines, evaluating outcomes, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.
Ability to manage food budgets, monitor expenditures, responsibly utilize materials and equipment, oversee inventory, and effectively manage personal work time and the work of assigned staff.
Ability to maintain and monitor food service equipment, perform quality control inspections, identify maintenance needs, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of kitchen systems and equipment.
Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Database Management Software.
Expert Computer Skills In: Outlook and Database Management Software.
Must demonstrate a commitment to trauma-informed care by understanding the prevalence and impact of trauma, recognizing trauma-related responses, implementing trauma-informed principles in daily practice, and fostering safe, supportive, and welcoming environments for residents and staff.
Access to reliable transportation: Required
Access to a reliable automobile: Required
Proof of continued insurance: Required
Valid driver's license: Required

Nice To Haves

Related fields will be considered.
Previous experience in a residential, healthcare, institutional, or youth-serving environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage food services operations in accordance with Public Health Standards for large groups.
Plan, prepare, and post menus in compliance with state health and licensing regulations.
Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to nutritional standards and individual resident needs.
Order, receive, and properly store food and food service supplies.
Maintain inventory and cost controls.
Ensure kitchen, dining room, equipment, and dishes are cleaned and sanitized after meals.
Maintain a clean and sanitary food preparation and serving environment.
Prepare and submit required food management documentation in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with agency policies, food safety regulations, and licensing requirements.
Assist with training and oversight related to safe food handling practices.
Report equipment and appliance repairs to the Facilities Department for timely service.
Supervise kitchen staff, cooks, or cook assistants as assigned.
Additional duties as assigned.