Kitchen Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Passages Ventura

• Port Hueneme, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Certificate, Salary Range: $27.00 - $27.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Local driving, Job Category: Restaurant
• Food Service, Kitchen Manager – Join Our Team at Passages! Passages, the #1 Rehab in the World as rated by Healthcare Global, is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team in Port Hueneme, California. We’re a leading holistic, Non-12 Step addiction treatment center dedicated to helping our clients achieve lasting recovery. Join our team and make a difference through quality meals and exceptional service! Position: Kitchen Manager Location: In-Person, Port Hueneme, California Schedule: Full-Time; must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Passages Ventura is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager who enjoys cooking, leading a team, and maintaining a high standard of food quality and kitchen cleanliness. The Kitchen Manager will oversee daily kitchen operations while preparing and cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plan menus and prepare and cook daily meals while accommodating clients' dietary restrictions, allergies, and nutritional needs. Prepare meals in bulk and ensure food quality, presentation, and timely buffet-style service. Supervise, schedule, train, and delegate responsibilities to kitchen staff. Manage food purchasing, inventory, and supplies while minimizing waste and controlling costs. Maintain excellent kitchen cleanliness and enforce food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling standards. Ensure food is properly stored, labeled, and maintained at appropriate temperatures. Monitor food freshness, expiration dates, and inventory levels. Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and used safely. Comply with applicable health department requirements and company policies. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; culinary education or a degree in Culinary Arts preferred. Experience: Previous kitchen management or supervisory experience required. Five years of restaurant, hospitality, or food service experience preferred. Additional Qualifications: Experience with high-volume cooking, catering, banquet service, or institutional food service strongly preferred.

Strong hands-on cooking skills and knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen management. Ability to lead a team while maintaining an organized, efficient, and sanitary kitchen. Willingness to travel locally to other company locations when necessary. Ability to pass pre-employment screenings, including tuberculosis screening, background check, drug screening, and reference checks.

Ongoing monitoring and screenings are required throughout employment. Must be available to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet our 24/7/365 healthcare facility needs. Why Join Us? Be Part of a Mission: Work with a dedicated team committed to helping individuals achieve recovery and wellness.

Competitive Pay and Benefits: Enjoy competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package, including student loan repayment assistance. :