Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

About Us

We are a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality meals. We believe in fostering a nurturing environment where every child has access to nutritious meals. We're looking for a friendly, knowledgeable, reliable, experienced, children’s or nonprofit food service kitchen manager to lead our kitchen operations in Amarillo, Texas. Ensuring our program continues to meet and exceed the nutritional needs of the children we serve.

Position Summary

As a Kitchen Manager, you will play a critical role in managing the kitchen’s day-to-day operations, ensuring the delivery of healthy, balanced meals following USDA approved recipes. You will lead a team of kitchen staff, oversee meal planning and preparation, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations. Your leadership will contribute to significantly to the program’s success, directly impacting the wellbeing of children participating in all the programs we serve.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes & handles defined food preparation, cleaning duties according to proper procedures, using various dietary equipment and supplies, as assigned. Plans and initiates cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedules

Prepares, seasons, cooks, and at times serves meals; ensures appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards.

Tastes and smells prepared food to determine quality and palatability.

Monitors temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to deliveries.

Stores leftovers properly, plans for use of leftover foods in accordance with State and Federal sanitation regulations.

Cleans equipment and work areas daily and assigned

Works directly with students and elderly throughout the day

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Friendly; enjoy working with diverse people; must be able to work with a team and individually. Must be flexible with changes, updates, and accept all other duties as assigned.

Must have own reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license.

Minimum of two years’ food service experience is preferred.

General knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving required. Preferred knowledge of the CACFP and SFSP programs

Ability to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, and the public.

Numerical ability is necessary to make various computations in keeping food records, monitoring food and food supplies in recipe preparation.

Possesses adequate strength and endurance to meet the strenuous physical demands of preparing and carrying quantity foods up to 50 lbs.

Possesses coordination and dexterity required to prepare food and operate dietary equipment.

Able to understand and follow procedures, recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments.

Works in an area with varying degrees of temperatures (hot/cold).

Ability to utilize computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, and documentation.

Must possess or obtain a Texas Food Handler’s License within 2 weeks of accepting position

Adheres to policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook/Manual.

Acts as a role model within and outside the food bank.

Perform duties as workload necessitates.

Maintains a positive attitude.

Maintains a professional appearance.

Communicate regularly with the supervisor about department issues/challenges and successes/accomplishments.

Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.

Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of the position.

Meets department productivity standards/goal.

Must be available for shifts assigned including early mornings, weekends and some holidays, as required, ability to work without continued supervision. Having reliable telephone service and must be able to return telephone calls in a timely manner.

Have reliable transportation

Plan and prepare meals that comply with the CACFP and SFSP guidelines

Ensure kitchen operates efficiently while maintaining standards of cleanliness and organization

Order and manage inventory, including food, supplies, and equipment

Ensure compliance with health and safety standards

Collaborate with program director to ensure meals and dietary needs are met

Maintain accurate records of meals served, inventory levels, and other necessary documentation for compliance

Conduct kitchen inspections

Interact with staff, volunteers, students, visitors, and the public in a professional and friendly and respectful manner

Strong leadership and communication skills

First Aid CPR certification

Successfully pass all compliance related required training. Must have clean MVR and valid driver’s license. Must have or pass a Food Handlers Certification Safety Course and pass all compliance training and requests. Continued food handling education & information is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. This work is performed primarily in kitchen setting for extended periods. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, crouch, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.

A great team member can fully grasp the complexity of kitchen organization and meal delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Amarillo area neighborhoods and food safety procedures, be a self-starter and enjoy working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The candidate will also demonstrate the ability to embrace the High Plains Food Bank's commitment to treat all people with equity and respect while pursuing our mission. At times other duties may be assigned and must be completed as needed by High Plains Food Bank.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School/GED degree or equivalent amount of appropriate training and proven work experience.