Kitchen Supervisor

Vogel•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team and Nourish Young Lives at Vogel! Are you a kitchen leader who takes pride in delivering safe, nutritious, high-quality meals — and who wants their work to make a real difference? Vogel, a leader in providing high-quality early childhood care and education to families experiencing homelessness, is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Supervisor to join our team. As the Kitchen Supervisor, you'll lead Vogel's kitchen team in preparing and serving nutritious meals for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and CACFP compliance. You'll be the heartbeat of our kitchen — supervising staff, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring every child receives a meal prepared with care. If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for food service and a heart for mission-driven work, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
Working knowledge of CACFP guidelines, or willingness and eagerness to complete CACFP training.
Food Handler's Certification (required).
Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
Able to complete accurate records and follow state and federal documentation requirements with consistency.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a collaborative kitchen team and organizational leadership.
Demonstrates compassion, patience, and respect for the children and families Vogel serves.

Nice To Haves

Food Manager's Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and assist kitchen staff in the preparation and service of meals that meet CACFP nutrition guidelines.
Oversee daily kitchen operations, including cooking, food preparation, inventory control, and food production.
Monitor portion sizes and ensure age-appropriate servings are prepared and distributed.
Participate in menu planning and suggest improvements based on meal observation and feedback.
Help plan and assist with breakroom snacks and special events.
Assist in ordering and receiving supplies and ingredients, ensuring proper storage and rotation (FIFO).
Complete and maintain all CACFP-required documentation, including production records, portion logs, and temperature logs.
Ensure compliance with USDA CACFP guidelines and Dallas County Health Department standards at all times.
Communicate regularly with the Food Service Director regarding performance, needs, or compliance issues.
Ensure kitchen cleanliness, proper sanitation, and strict adherence to food safety practices at all times.
Follow and enforce established kitchen sanitation and cleanliness standards; develop and restructure procedures as necessary to maintain quality.
Maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene and ensure multi-use areas are kept clean and equipment properly stored.
Demonstrate an active concern for children's physical health and safety and take corrective action when needed.
Train and support new kitchen staff in kitchen procedures and CACFP expectations.
Foster a collaborative, accountable kitchen team culture aligned with Vogel's mission and values.