Temporary Part-Time Kitchen Supervisor

We Bloom Recovery Café

Employment term: 11/10/26 – 1/6/27 (end date is variable based on Chef’s return date)
Classification: Temporary, part-time, hourly non-exempt
Compensation: $18–$20 per hour, depending on relevant experience
Reports to: Associate Director of Recovery Programs and Operations in lieu of the Kitchen Manager’s absence

Schedule

Tuesday: 12:00-3:00PM
Wednesday–Friday: 11:30AM- 5:30PM
Saturday: 9:00AM-1:00PM

Weekly hours: Approximately 25 hours per week. Regular staff meeting participation is part of this role.

About We Bloom

We Bloom is an Indianapolis nonprofit dedicated to co-creating communities of love, healing, and justice. We Bloom Recovery Café is a love-based peer recovery community rooted in radical hospitality and loving accountability. We welcome people seeking recovery in all its forms and honor every pathway to recovery.

Position Summary

The Temporary Kitchen Supervisor will maintain consistent meal and beverage service during this short-term assignment. The primary focus is preparing and serving two meals each day, overseeing the barista station, and working alongside a team of member leaders who have completed a kitchen and barista bootcamp with Chef Leah Bahan-Harris. This hands-on role helps create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment while keeping daily kitchen operations organized and dependable.

Meal Preparation and Service

• Prepare and coordinate two daily meals: use the Second Helpings pan and sides as the foundation for meal one, and prepare soups, salads, and sandwiches for meal two.
• Coordinate practical daily menus based on available food, expected attendance, and dietary needs; communicate ingredients and known allergens to support informed meal choices.
• Guide member leaders in food preparation, portioning, setup, meal service, dishwashing, and cleanup; ensure tasks are clear and meals are ready on time.
• Monitor food and supplies, use donated ingredients efficiently, reduce waste, and coordinate supply needs with the supervisor.

Kitchen Safety and Daily Operations

• Maintain safe food handling, storage, reheating, and serving practices; follow sanitation procedures and complete required temperature and cleaning records.
• Keep kitchen work areas, equipment, dishes, and storage spaces clean and organized; oversee daily opening and closing routines.
• Identify equipment or supply concerns promptly and report them to the supervisor.

Barista Station

• Oversee daily beverage station setup, service, restocking, and cleanup, working alongside trained member leaders and coffee machine operations.
• Ideally operate an espresso machine and ensure that anyone using the equipment has appropriate instructions.
• Maintain safe handling and storage of beverage ingredients and clean equipment according to established procedures.

Member Leader Support and Team Integration

• Build on the bootcamp training provided by Chef Leah Bahan-Harris, reinforcing established kitchen and barista routines through hands-on guidance.
• Assign tasks according to member leaders’ skills and readiness, encourage participation, and offer clear, respectful feedback grounded in loving accountability.
• Attend regular staff meetings to coordinate meals and beverages with Café activities, share updates, and remain integrated with the staff team.
• Communicate daily priorities, concerns, and support needs with the supervisor and use We Bloom’s established team communication tools.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals in a kitchen or food service setting, including simple menu planning, food safety, and coordinating meal service.
• Ability to work independently, organize daily tasks, and guide a team with patience, consistency, and respect.
• Coffee, espresso, and experience preferred; willingness to learn established equipment and beverage routines.
• Valid ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Manager certifications prior to hire.
• Commitment to We Bloom’s mission, radical hospitality, and multiple pathways to recovery. Lived or professional recovery experience is strongly preferred. We Bloom is a second-chance employer.
• Availability for the temporary employment term, scheduled shifts, and regular staff meetings.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Work Location: In person