Kitchen Supervisor

Location:            Charlottesville Corps – Charlottesville, VA

Position Type:     Regular, Full-Time

Pay Range:         $14.00 - $18.00

About this opportunity:

Serves as a lead worker to kitchen staff by instructing and participating in the preparation, cooking presentation and serving of nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; supervises and participates in the cleaning of kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances ensuring compliance with health standards; monitors the inventory of kitchen supplies and food ensuring adequate levels of the same are maintained.

Key responsibilities:

• Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
• Supervises and participates in the cleaning, cooking, and preparing of a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing.
• Supervises all USDA records and maintains compliance with USDA audits and recommendations including food count for Salvation Army staff who eat meals, all copies of bills, menus, etc.

What we are looking for in you:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and
• Three years experience planning, purchasing, and cooking meals for large groups with experience working in a supervisory capacity,
• OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• ServSafe certified.  (Manager preferred.)
• Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.  Multi-level facility accessed by stairs. Kitchen Supervisor is an essential personnel position requiring attendance during inclement weather and/or emergency events as deemed by the Area Commander

 Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  06/17/2024 – 06/30/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!