Kitchen Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onEast 110th Street, East Harlem, Manhattan Community Board 11, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10029, United States
About Union Settlement
Founded in 1895, Union Settlement is an East Harlem-based nonprofit organization and a pioneer of the settlement house movement. For over 128 years, we have provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. Today, our dynamic workforce of more than 350 employees serves over 10,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses annually through 33 program sites across 28 locations.
As a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem, we empower New Yorkers to gain opportunities, develop skills, and achieve their dreams. Our work spans eight core program areas, including Early Childhood Education, Youth Services, Family Services, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, and Aging, Health, & Wellness Services.
About the Role
The Kitchen Manager is a vital leader within the Aging, Health, & Wellness Services department, ensuring the safe, nutritious, and efficient delivery of meals to our senior community. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Aging, Health & Wellness Services, this role is the operational heart of our food service programs, overseeing the Jefferson Senior Center and satellite sites.
In this position, you will manage the full lifecycle of meal production, from quarterly menu planning and food purchasing to daily preparation, portioning, and packaging for Meals on Wheels and congregate lunches. You will lead a team of kitchen staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes food safety, DFTA compliance, and high-quality service. Your day-to-day involves supervising batch-cooking techniques, maintaining rigorous inventory and temperature controls, and ensuring the kitchen and dining areas remain clean and welcoming. Beyond the kitchen, you will serve as the primary liaison with food vendors and collaborate closely with the Meals on Wheels Director on emergency planning.
Hiring Process
Interested candidates should submit their application via our careers portal. The selection process typically includes a review of qualifications, followed by an interview with the Deputy Director and relevant department leadership. We are committed to finding the right fit for our team and our community.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We strive to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.
Work location
Work model: On-site
East 110th Street, East Harlem, Manhattan Community Board 11, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10029, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePrepare weekly food purchase orders and place orders for menu planning
- check_circleOversee packaging of Meals on Wheels and satellite site meals for congregate lunch service
- check_circleMonitor food and equipment temperatures at the center and satellite sites
- check_circleTrain food service employees and volunteers using the DFTA kitchen manual
- check_circleCompile statistics, prepare reports, and maintain staff and volunteer attendance records
- check_circleReceive, unpack, and store all food and kitchen supplies according to safety guidelines
- check_circlePerform daily cleaning of the main kitchen and all kitchen equipment
- check_circleManage food purchasing, receiving, dating, storing, and inventory of all supplies
- check_circleEnsure compliance with DFTA, DOH, FDNY, and pest control regulations
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School Diploma or High School Equivalency
- verifiedSignificant experience as a cook in an institutional setting and/or formal culinary training
- verifiedValid New York City Food Handler's License
- verifiedExcellent computer skills
- verifiedBilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Nice to Have
Desire or interest in working with aging populations. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Menu Planning, Food Purchasing, Food Preparation, Batch-Cooking Techniques, Simple Serve Database, Dfta Kitchen Manual, Food Handler's License, Spanish.
Education: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
Frequently asked questions about Kitchen Manager at Union Settlement
What does a Kitchen Manager at Union Settlement do?expand_more
In this Kitchen Manager at Union Settlement role, you will prepare weekly food purchase orders and place orders for menu planning; oversee packaging of meals on wheels and satellite site meals for congregate lunch service; monitor food and equipment temperatures at the center and satellite sites; and train food service employees and volunteers using the dfta kitchen manual.
What are the requirements for this Kitchen Manager role?expand_more
To qualify for the Kitchen Manager at Union Settlement position, applicants should have: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency; Significant experience as a cook in an institutional setting and/or formal culinary training; Valid New York City Food Handler's License; Excellent computer skills; and Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Where is the Kitchen Manager role at Union Settlement located?expand_more
Kitchen Manager at Union Settlement is based in East 110th Street, East Harlem, Manhattan Community Board 11, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10029, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Union Settlement has listed this Kitchen Manager role as on-site.
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Candidates for Kitchen Manager at Union Settlement should have mid level.
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Key skills for Kitchen Manager at Union Settlement include Menu Planning; Food Purchasing; Food Preparation; Batch-Cooking Techniques; Simple Serve Database; Dfta Kitchen Manual; Food Handler's License; and Spanish.
What education is required for Kitchen Manager at Union Settlement?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
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Kitchen Manager at Union Settlement is part of the hospitality & catering job category on Recrutus.