Make a difference in a familys life!

Volunteers of America Upstate New Yorks continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services. We provide long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people we serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives.

Interim Kitchen Manager

Full time, TEMPORARY, Day Shift

SUMMARY:
The Kitchen Manager ensures that all health standards and regulations related to food service are met; maintains a cooking and serving environments that are sanitary and safe; prepares and serves nutritious meals in accordance with the standards of VOA, and relevant federal and state agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Kitchen Operations

• Develops menu plan/meals that meet the dietary needs for adults and children, and are in compliance with funder regulations.
• Ensures that the kitchen maintains a complete and properly-labeled food inventory, and uses food efficiently, minimizing waste.
• Ensures the ongoing cleanliness and proper functioning of the kitchen and all kitchen equipment in accordance with relevant regulatory agencies and Volunteers of America policies.
• Completes monthly quality control audits of the kitchen/storage and dining areas.
• Orders food and oversees restocking of inventory as it comes into the facility.
• Prepare and serve meals.

Financial, Reporting and Regulatory Responsibilities

• Submits invoices to finance in a timely manner.
• Provides reports to appropriate agency staff as needed to meet all regulatory, grant and contract guidelines.
• Obtains quotes as needed and purchases food or equipment necessary for operations or grant and contract compliance.
• Perform all PREA-related requirements as specified in agency PREA policies.
• Adheres to contract obligations and reporting procedures for all relevant funders.
• Assists in the creation of annual budgets, and monitors all expenditures food service operations.
• Other tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years of previous cooking experience, required
• Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Food Safety training certificate is required within the first two weeks of hire, and on an annual basis, unless otherwise indicated
• Valid NYS Drivers License
• Ability to pass Federal background check
• COVID 19 Vaccination

VOA provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance
• 403(b), & more!

Volunteers of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.