Kitchen Team Lead

Bethel Church of Redding • Redding, CA

13d • $0 - $19

About The Position

The Kitchen Team Lead supervises and coordinates the Bethel Kitchen team, helping employees succeed in their areas of responsibility. The role manages team schedules, timesheet approvals, administration, and communication while directly leading the Bethel Christian School lunch program. Working closely with the Operations Director, the Team Lead helps ensure the kitchen serves Bethel with excellence, stewardship, teamwork, joy, and hospitality. The position is 24 hours per week and pays $18.40 per hour.

Requirements

• Believe and adhere to the beliefs and vision of Bethel Church.
• Be legally qualified to work in the United States; this position does not qualify for sponsorship of work authorization or an employment visa.
• Be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Demonstrate commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with Bethel Church’s Statement of Faith.
• Have strong organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to supervise employees with clarity, care, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Have experience in kitchen operations, food service, administration, or team coordination.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines.
• Be comfortable with timekeeping systems, basic financial administration, and digital tools.
• Hold a food handler certification or be able to obtain one within 30 days of appointment.
• Be able to work safely in a commercial kitchen and support practical food preparation as needed.
• Be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supervising or coordinating staff and volunteers.
• Experience with school lunch programs, catering, or food production.
• Experience with budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and vendor coordination.
• Familiarity with Bethel Church’s ministries, culture, and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen employees and provide regular feedback, coaching, and accountability.
• Manage staff schedules, time-off coordination, coverage, and employee timesheet approvals.
• Lead weekly kitchen meetings, communicate priorities, and coordinate work across the team.
• Lead Bethel Christian School lunch planning and service, with support from other team members.
• Coordinate kitchen requests and communicate with ministries, departments, and the Operations Director.
• Oversee kitchen administration, receipts, and invoices, and share budget-tracking responsibilities with the supervisor.
• Ensure clear processes for ordering, inventory, food safety, and cleanliness while empowering designated team owners.
• Support team members who lead Hebrews production, catering, Activation, desserts, and kitchen upkeep.
• Monitor service quality, workload, and capacity, especially around conferences and events.
• Build a healthy, collaborative team culture marked by ownership, excellence, honor, and joy.

Benefits

• Health care plans, including dental, vision, and HealthiestYou telehealth with 24-hour doctor and prescription access.
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare reimbursement and/or dependent care.
• Paid time off, including sick, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
• Retirement plan (403(b), IRA) with retirement fund matching.
• Free Bethel Online account with exclusive access to conferences, services, classes, shows, and more.
• Free Bethel Leaders Network ENGAGE membership with full access to the online platform.
• 20% discount on most Bethel Bookstore items, plus discounts in the Bethel Music online store and Hebrews coffee shop.
• Invitation to attend select conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed