<p>Part-time Kitchen Manager</p> <p>Salary: $18.00/hour</p> <p>About the 740 Rescue Kitchen:</p> <p>About the 740 Rescue Kitchen:</p> <p>The 740 Rescue Kitchen transforms surplus food into nutritious, prepared meals for families and children across Southeast Ohio. We believe in fighting hunger, reducing food waste, and building community through shared meals. Our kitchen team plays a vital role in turning rescued ingredients into meals that nourish thousands every month.</p> <ul> <li>-- </li></ul> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The Kitchen Manager / Chef supports the kitchen operations part time on weekends and late day operations of the Rescue Kitchen. This role involves hands-on food prep, meal packaging, and kitchen maintenance and management. The ideal candidate is reliable, passionate about food recovery, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with changing ingredients and menus.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Manage kitchen operations during assigned shifts under the direction of the Head Chef. </li><li>Assist in preparing and cooking large batches of meals using rescued and donated ingredients. </li><li>Follow recipes and directions provided by the Head Chef to ensure consistency and quality. </li><li>Wash, chop, and prepare produce and other ingredients for cooking. </li><li>Portion, package, and label meals for freezing and community distribution. </li><li>Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, including equipment and work areas. </li><li>Train and delegate tasks to kitchen assistants and volunteers to ensure an efficient workflow. </li><li>Occasionally load and unload delivery vehicles, freezers, and coolers as needed. </li><li>Receive, sort, and properly store incoming food donations. </li><li>Follow all food safety guidelines and labeling procedures.---Qualifications: </li><li>Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or food service setting preferred </li><li>Strong knife skills and basic cooking knowledge </li><li>Able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately </li><li>Comfortable working with a variety of food types, including rescued or irregular produce </li><li>Excellent hygiene and understanding of food safety practices </li><li>Able to lift 30+ pounds and stand for extended periods </li><li>Reliable, flexible, and mission-driven </li><li>Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn </li></ul> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Nice to Have:</p> <ul> <li>ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain) </li><li>Experience working with non-profit or community food programs </li><li>Interest in sustainable food systems or hunger relief work </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Servsafe certification (or willingness to obtain). </li><li>The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle the challenges of working with donated food. </li><li>Flexible work schedule, including availability on evenings and weekends as needed. </li><li>A passion for addressing food insecurity and reducing food waste through culinary excellence. </li><li>Compensation: $18.00 / hour, earned PTO, sick time and personal days, Holidays off. </li><li>Benefits </li></ul>