Kitchen Manager in Seattle, Washington at Key Works

Key Works provides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and work skills training to help low-income, high-risk patients achieve sustained recovery and rebuild their lives. We offer a unique combination of long-term residential clinical treatment, work skills training, and transitional housing. For more information visit keyworks.org.

Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen and staff. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, the cooking process, ordering supplies, scheduling shifts, and monitoring inventory levels. This position will also oversee and provide job skills training for our patients participating in job and life skills in our kitchen program. Mentor participating patients in daily life skills or techniques, such as food preparation and time management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare menus, procurement and ordering of all food and associated supplies, consistent with quality and budgetary objectives. Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand. Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.
• Ensure that all procurement and contracting practices are in accordance with Key Works purchasing procedures and best practice.
• Ensure meals are well balanced, nutritious, and appealing.
• Consult with Dietician to ensure compliance with nutritional guidelines and special diets.
• Organize and provide a clean, orderly, kitchen and food storage space. Ensure all food products are in compliance with health and safety regulations. Set regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verify that staff are maintaining sanitation levels. Degrease the BBQ grill once a week.
• Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports.
• Be willing to perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, and oversee kitchen staff. Organize workflow and ensure that staff members understand their duties or delegated tasks.
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching. Receive complaints and resolve problems.
• Maintain timekeeping and documented employee discussions.
• Schedule work shifts for employees.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree in an applicable Food Service or Culinary Arts program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a commercial kitchen work environment to include procurement/buyer experience in the Restaurant chains or a similar industry with food and beverage procurement experience.
• Proven culinary and management experience.
• Experience with volume menu development and preparation, portion control and food preservation.
• Experience in using MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and abilities:

• Strong base of culinary knowledge.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and regulations, and dietary requirements.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work within and across teams on integrated projects.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to work in fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
• Knowledge of approaches to recovery and addiction to maintain positive learning environment for clients participating in treatment preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Food Handler’s Certificate.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and approved driving record for company insurance.
• Must be able to obtain a CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Successfully pass a WSP background check to work around children and vulnerable adults and successfully pass a drug and TB test.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is typically performed in a large kitchen environment that can be hot and steamy with various heating appliances, hot food, hot water etc. The noise level is moderate to loud and environmental conditions may include fumes or airborne particles; steam, hot surfaces, electrical equipment, and various caustic chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly lift 5, 10, 20lbs, heavy pots and pans, platters, etc. Occasionally may lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time and walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell.

Benefits: Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. This includes:

• Healthcare: Company-paid medical, along with dental, and vision insurance with employer-sponsored wellness programs.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays, plus a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching.
• Professional Development: Access to industry-leading training and conferences, as well as tuition reimbursement for relevant courses.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts on a variety of products and services, including travel, entertainment, and technology.

Key Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer.