Description

For over 130 years Denver Rescue Mission has helped to change lives in Denver. We invite you to join the Mission as a Kitchen Supervisor in the frontline fight to address homelessness in Denver and Northern Colorado. The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for supervision of staff and program participants, all kitchen operations, activities and volunteer services at one or more kitchen(s) within Denver Rescue Mission locations according to the Director of Denver Food Services direction.

Kitchen Supervisor at Denver Rescue Mission is a full-time, non-exempt position of Denver Rescue Mission (DRM). The Kitchen Supervisor reports to a Food Services Manager or the Director Denver of Food Services.

Who are we?

Denver Rescue Mission serves people experiencing homelessness and poverty through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, permanent housing assistance and community outreach. Since 1892, we’ve been changing lives in the name of Christ by meeting people at their physical and spiritual points of need, with the goal of returning them to society as productive, self-sufficient citizens. 

Hiring Range: $24.04 - $30.05 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Complete DRM Benefits Guide 

Highlights of our incredible benefits package: 

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits 
• Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday pay, plus paid birthday off and refreshment day 
• Tuition reimbursement and child adoption benefits
• Employer paid term life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D 
• Health savings account with generous employer contribution
• Flexible spending account 
• Paid parental and bereavement leave 
• 401(k) with 5% company match, plus opportunity for annual tenure-based incentive contribution 
• Complimentary RTD EcoPass 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Kitchen Operations 

• Plan and execute daily menu in coordination with other chefs and leadership of Denver Food Services using donated food from the Ministry Outreach Center while maintaining high quality balanced meals, with a minimum daily caloric intake of 2,500 calories.
• Supervise team of 6-10 chefs, including, hiring, completion of 90 day and yearly reviews, weekly scheduling, and daily coaching.
• Supervise buffet style meal service.
• Ensure best practices are followed including no guests reaching over serving line to grab plates or other food product. 
• All volunteers, program participants, and chefs, serving meal wearing gloves, hats/hairnets and aprons.
• Create a professional, respectful and teamwork driven environment where chefs, and kitchen volunteers work together.

Unique Process Coordination 

• Work in collaboration with Denver Food Service Manager and the Director of Denver Food Services to create and implement processes to promote continuity among any/all of food service teams, including health and safety standards, shift transition expectations, program participant oversight.
• Coordinate supply deliveries with Food Distribution Coordinator.
• Receiving and documentation of donations.
• Encourage delivery of donations to Ministry Outreach Center during normal business hours
• Submit GIK donation log to Food Distribution Coordinator and Director of Denver Food Service, monthly.

Volunteer Services

• Work in cooperation with the Volunteer Services department to host and mobilize volunteers from the community who are onsite for kitchen prep and meal service shifts each day, resulting in an excellent volunteer experience.
• Ensure chefs are anticipating and prepared for the volunteers before each volunteer shift by providing a written list of tasks related to meal planning and overseeing the tasks performed by volunteers.

Food Safety 

• Follow practices of personal hygiene, food handling practices, and proper cleaning and sanitizing methods.
• Proper food rotation and storage
• All coolers, freezers and dry storage should follow the FIFO method (First in First Out)
• No dented cans should be stored in dry storage or used in food service. 
• Ensure that all product is stored correctly.
• Maintain daily Denver Rescue Mission’s food safety policies, procedures, and required department logs.
• Red Book, daily sanitation log and daily checklist.
• Number of meals served for each meal period, what we served per meal period, any incidents, positive performance, food spoilage, notes for the next shift, and completion of sanitation and daily checklists.
• Maintain proper food rotation and discard any unusable or unwholesome items immediately.

Additional Responsibilities

• Willingness to engage in projects to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Display the virtues of “Hungry, Humble, Smart” as described in Patrick Lencioni’s book, The Ideal Team Player.
• Drive continuous improvement projects across all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Director of Denver Food Service.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Denver Food Service
• Obtain certification to be a ServSafe trainer to conduct ServSafe trainings. 

Requirements

• Affirm the Statement of Faith
• Abide by the Employee Handbook
• Previous cooking and commercial kitchen experience required.
• Must be able to lift and move at least 50 pounds.
• 1-2 years of previous supervisory experience. 
• Knowledge in food industry procedures and sanitation codes related to buffet style services.
• Possess an understanding of hospitality related to food services in front and back of house.
• Solid Christian ethic with ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, and religious backgrounds.
• ServSafe certified or ability to fulfill certification within 90 days of hire.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

NOTE: A limited amount of work-related travel may be required occasionally.? 
Denver Rescue Mission is both an equal opportunity employer and a distinctly faith-based Christian organization. Denver Rescue Mission complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, parental status, marital status, political ideology, For current or prospective service in the uniformed services. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including recruitment, employment, training, and promotion opportunities. Based upon Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, and the U.S. Constitution, Denver Rescue Mission has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with our Statement of Faith and align with our Christian mission.