Kitchen Operations Manager and Culinary Coach
Kitchen Operations Manager and Culinary Coach
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Job Description
Company:Capper Foundation
Job Title:Kitchen Operations Manager and Culinary Coach
Classification:Exempt Full Time
Work Schedule:as negotiated in employment letter
Reporting Relationship:CAO
General Description:
The primary function of the Kitchen Operations Manager and Culinary Coach position is to oversee daily kitchen activities ensuring a high standard of food quality and efficiency. This role actively participates in meal preparation baking catering and order management. This position works closely with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) creating meaningful work experiences and fostering a supportive kitchen environment. Additionally this position will lead efforts to expand the menu across multiple Dialogue locations.
Major Duties:
- Oversee daily kitchen operations including meal prep baking catering orders and inventory management.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure a positive inclusive work environment.
- Work directly with individuals with IDD providing training and support to enhance their skills and confidence.
- Develop and expand menu offerings at various Dialogue locations.
- Ensure all food safety and sanitation guidelines are strictly followed.
- Monitor kitchen costs and control food waste to maintain profitability.
- Manage ordering and supplier relationships to ensure consistent product availability.
- Assist with the planning and execution of special events and catering orders.
- Foster a culture of teamwork growth and creativity within the kitchen.
- Design and oversee training programs tailored to individuals with IDD focusing on skill development safety nutrition and confidence.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in food service cooking and kitchen duties.
- Strong understanding of food preparation baking and catering.
- Passion for working with individuals with IDD and creating meaningful work experiences.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in fast paced dynamic environment.
- Food safety certification is preferred.
- Valid Kansas drivers license and proof of insurance
- Must be able to pass background checks per agency procedures.
- Read write and speak fluent English
- Must complete orientation training and maintain training certification based on agency procedures.
- Supported employment web-based training.
- ServSafe Certification
- Lift 50 pounds
- Bend stoop kneel crawl and walk frequently
- Regularly required to speak and hear
- Regularly required to sit stand walk reach and use hands
- Ability to read computer screens for an extended period of time
Direct contact with individuals who are severely physically and/or developmentally disabled and who may exhibit unpredictable behavior and uncontrollable outbursts. The physical characteristics of the work environment are such that noise and odor control procedures are required. May work with individuals with Hepatitis B and/or other blood borne pathogens.
Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
