Kitchen Manager-$16 To $17 Per HOUR Position in Louisville,KY,USA

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a reputable non-profit organization serving the Mid-States region across four states. Founded in 1896, VOA operates with a mission to create positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through dedicated service. Their work spans a broad spectrum, including providing housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. Additionally, VOA offers care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, promotes healing accountability via restorative justice, and delivers free HIV testing and education. The organization’s history and continued commitment to service have fostered a workplace culture emphasizing flexibility, teamwork, and employee satisfaction. VOA Mid-States offers a full-time Kitchen Manager position based in Louisville, Kentucky within the VOA Home Program. This non-exempt, hourly role reports directly to the Program Manager. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for supervising all kitchen activities at Unity House, including planning and preparing menus, ordering food and supplies, managing kitchen staff, and maintaining budgets. A critical aspect of this role is ensuring nutritional meals are served to participants while maintaining compliance with licensure, food safety, and nutritional standards as regulated by state and federal agencies. The Kitchen Manager also serves as a role model for the agency’s core values of integrity, compassion, commitment, and justice, both internally and in external interactions. The position offers employee benefits effective from day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan with company matching, EAP, and various wellness programs. It is an excellent opportunity for those with a background in food service and an interest in contributing to a social mission. The Kitchen Manager will also engage with staff, vendors, and volunteers, coordinate special events, and facilitate nutritional life skills training for clients. This role requires a collaborative leader who can recruit, train, supervise, and motivate kitchen personnel while ensuring regulatory compliance and budget adherence. The environment at VOA emphasizes a work-life balance, with committees focused on commitment, justice, integrity, compassion, and retention which foster a supportive workplace culture. Volunteers of America Mid-States is an equal opportunity employer welcoming diverse candidates who align with their mission-driven focus and values.

• High school diploma or GED
• related experience in food preparation and service
• associate degree in culinary arts preferred
• valid Kentucky driver license with satisfactory driving record
• ability to be CPR/First Aid certified within 30 days of employment
• successful completion of criminal background check
• successful completion of sex offender registry check
• knowledge of Health Department and USDA regulations
• ability to operate within budget
• ability to recruit, hire, train, motivate and evaluate staff
• adherence to agency personnel policies and procedures