Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Kitchen Supervisor
OUR PURPOSE
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services, and Parish & Community Engagement.
Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission-driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths, as well as to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Plans, prepares, and oversees the preparation, production, and serving of the daily meals at Samaritan House Greeley. Responsible for daily menu planning while working within the annual food budget. Ensures that residents, volunteers, staff, and interns receive appropriate training in all food preparation while adhering to health, safety, and hygiene standards.
- Implements program objectives while overseeing kitchen staff and kitchen volunteers.
- Maintains a clean kitchen and maintains a space aligned with Health Department guidelines.
- Uses creativity and innovation in menu development and service delivery.
- Ensures appropriate levels of inventory, including food, kitchen, and janitorial supplies, are maintained.
- Ensures compliance with grantor-established guidelines and local, state, and federal regulations.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Agency’s values and policies. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Monitors the cost of required raw materials and ensures spending remains within budget.
- Supports, promotes, and adheres to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values, and Code of Ethics.
- Reflects Catholic Charities’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
- Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
- Has regular and predictable attendance.
- Supervision and kitchen management experience in institutional and/or restaurant setting.
- Demonstrating knowledge of commercial food preparation, production, sanitation and safety standards.
- Demonstrated ability to safely use commercial-grade.
- Ability to effectively lead and motivate staff through the application of the agency values.
- The ability to function independently and maintain self-sufficiency with minimal supervision.
- Express excellent interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and willingness to shift priorities as needed.
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office, the suite for budgeting, menu creation, and general communications.
- Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
- Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
An equivalent of four years of related managerial kitchen experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Obtain a Serve Safe Certificate within 30 days of hire
- Obtain CACFP training within 6 months of hire
- Obtain TEFAP training within 60 days
- Valid CO driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and proof of insurance required
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Pay: $23 per hour
Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their careers. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.
Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including
- Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
- 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is in included.)
- Sabbatical Leave Program: Employees who have completed seven years of continuous full-time service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave to support rest, renewal, and professional or personal growth. Eligible staff may take 4 weeks of sabbatical leave.
- 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
- Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
- May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.
**Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company-paid holidays, and a 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you are ready to answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!
We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.
Drug-Free Workplace
Catholic Charities serves all with respect and dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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