Culinary Manager

At Food Bank For New York City, our greatest asset is our people. Our dedicated team, known proudly as "Food Bankers" represents a diverse community united by a shared mission: To empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good. We're a collaborative, driven, and passionate team dedicated to social impact. If you're energized by purpose-driven work and a values-led culture, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary:

The Culinary Manager advances Food Bank's mission by preparing nutritious and delicious meals for a diverse group of New Yorkers. Food Bank's Community Kitchen aims to serve our neighbors with warmth and dignity. The Culinary Manager oversees all kitchen operations with a high level of service, creativity, and commitment to serving nutritious food to our neighbors. The ideal candidate combines strong team building with operational efficiency.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Kitchen Management

• Manage daily operations of the kitchen, optimizing layout and workflow for maximize efficiency.
• Monitoring cleanliness, sanitation, food storage, and food handling practices, while adhering to all safety and sanitary regulations.
• Maintaining accurate and current food safety documentation.
• Implement Inventory Control strategies to optimize resources and reduce waste including inventory management, FIFO, and receiving and examining deliveries.
• Conduct menu creation, meal service analysis, and real-time menu adaptations based on variables such as food donations.
• Implement cost control measures to reduce expenses, labor costs, and increase impact.
• Source and order appropriate ingredients and supplies, adhering to policies and contractual/programmatic obligations.
• Management of program budget and grant stewardship to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Ensure adherence to all programmatic and contractual obligations including nutritional requirements, portion control, and service delivery times.
• Oversee deep cleaning and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Planning and executing on special events and participating in Donor Relations activities.

Staff Management

• Hiring, training, and managing kitchen staff at multiple locations.
• Supervising volunteers in food preparation and meal service delivery, ensuring consistent, food-safe and courteous service.
• Training and developing staff by providing regular constructive feedback, open communication, performance appraisals, and on-site learning opportunities.
• Oversight of Workforce Development program, if needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience: 3+ years in high-volume cooking or catering, managing food costs, labor costs, and inventory management.
• Education: Certification or AA in Culinary Arts, Food Service, or equivalent experience.
• Certification: NYC Food Safety Certification and AED/CPR Certification required.
• Leadership: Experience managing diverse teams.
• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptability: Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Working Conditions / Additional Information

• This is an on-site position.
• This is a hands-on management role with minimal administrative responsibilities.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Salary: The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $80,000 annually.

Featured Benefits

• Competitive Health Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO, Holidays, Birthday Off, Volunteer Time, 4-Day Work Weeks during the Summer & more!)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care Accounts (DCA) & Commuter Reimbursement Accounts (CRA)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Robust LinkedIn Learning library, Lunch & Learn Sessions, internal employee development & more)
• EAP, wellness and mental health resources
• Discounted staff perks (e.g., movie tickets, gym memberships, travel)

People-First Culture

At Food Bank for New York City, we pride ourselves on having a People-First Culture, our people are our greatest strength. In addition to our benefits, we offer employee engagement opportunities such as our culture committee, annual organization celebrations and more!