Kitchen Manager

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.