Kitchen Manager

The Kitchen Manager has primary responsibility for the operation of Tikvat Israel’s kitchen, serves as our in-house caterer, and is the primary point of contact for outside caterers and food service providers.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee use of kitchen, food preparation, service, and cleanup for all events.
• Ensure TI’s Kashrut Policy is followed any time the kitchen is used.
• Ensure all food, storage, and prep areas are clean, organized, and properly labeled.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies, food, and equipment for use throughout the facility.
• Manage volunteers and staff for food service at TI events.
• Support volunteers in planning menus, budgets, and staffing needs for events.
• Maintain accurate, timely accounts of kitchen expenditures.
• Create sample menus and pricing for sponsored events and rentals.
• Coordinate with outside caterers.
• Liaison with administrative staff for event set-up, registration, publicity, etc.
• Assist in promoting opportunities for sponsored events.
• Attend staff meetings, kitchen committee meetings, and other planning meetings as needed.

Required Certifications and Skills:

• Must have SafeServe certification.
• Knowledge of Kashrut and willingness to adhere to TI Kashrut Policy.
• At least 2 years experience in an institutional kosher kitchen.
• Friendly and people-oriented.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Familiar and able to use standard office software (Excel, Word, etc.) and online tools.
• Comfortable with digital communications methods and devices.