Kitchen Supervisor

The Kitchen Supervisor for Amherst Meals on Wheels oversees daily meal preparation and packing operations while coordinating and supporting a team of volunteers. This role ensures compliance with food safety regulations, dietary standards, and organizational standards. This role maintains efficient kitchen operations, ensures timely production of high-quality meals for clients, and fosters a positive, organized, and supportive volunteer environment. Reports To: Executive Director

Work directly with the Amherst Center for Senior Services Kitchen Manager to ensure that the quality and quantity of food is prepared to specifications as required by Erie County Departments of Health & Senior Services.

Supervise volunteers and actively participate in daily meal preparation, packing, and packaging processes and apply corrective actions when necessary.

Monitor food quality and portions and report any deficiencies that may adversely affect clients to the Amherst Meals on Wheels Executive Director.

Prepare daily production plans, special diet needs, and related instructions.

Prepare materials for delivery volunteers to conduct meal temperature testing at the conclusion of delivery routes.

Coordinate follow-up temperature testing when recorded temperatures fall outside recommended ranges.

Maintain accurate meal temperature monitoring records.

Submit monthly meal temperature monitoring records to the county dietitian for compliance and reporting purposes.

• Recruit, onboard, and train volunteers in meal preparation, packing, safety procedures, and the Erie County Department of Health regulations.
• Serve as lead contact for all kitchen volunteers, providing guidance and support.
• Foster a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages volunteer engagement and retention.
• Develop and manage volunteer schedules to ensure adequate daily coverage.
• Provide monthly training materials and resources to reinforce volunteer skills, food safety practices, and program procedures.
• Produce and distribute monthly client menu as developed by the Erie County
• Serve as the primary resource for clients, volunteers, and staff regarding dietary standards, menu offerings, and special meal requirements.
• Answer incoming calls, route messages, and handle copying, filing, mailings, and special projects as needed.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person