Assistant Kitchen Manager

Feed More collects, prepares and distributes food to neighbors in need. With a service area that stretches across 34 cities and counties, our comprehensive programs and Agency Network are dedicated to providing our communities with access to quality food and healthy meals year round.

With the help of over 100 employees, close to 300 members of Feed More’s Agency Network and around 200 volunteers a day, Feed More is able to carry out its mission of fighting hunger throughout Central Virginia. Feed More is a proud member of Feeding America and Meals on Wheels America.

At Feed More, we want everyone to have a seat at the table.  We envision our table as a lively gathering of wonderfully, unique individuals where differences are encouraged and appreciated. And, of course, our table is full of good, nutritious food.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy is both the right thing to do, and a compelling business rationale. Feed More recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage and our business success reflects the quality and skill of our people. That’s why Feed More is committed to seeking out and retaining the finest talent.

An Assistant Kitchen Manager, responsible for assisting the Food Production Manager with the supervision of kitchen production and packaging staff, and volunteers. Responsible for expediting meals for all programs from the Community Kitchen to transportation services. Responsible for covering multiple positions in food preparation and packaging as needed to ensure consistent coverage due to staff PTO, and volunteer supervision in multiple locations. Assists FPM with maintaining timely production and exemplary sanitation standards. Must possess exceptional people skills because of the unique nature of the work and the high volume of volunteers.

Community Kitchen

Food Production Manager

Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Meal Packaging Coordinator, Lead Production Supervisor, Inventory Control Coordinator, Dispatch & Sanitation Coordinator, Meal Packaging Assistants, Production Cooks, Utility Assistants, Volunteers

Meal Packaging Supplies

• Ensure follow-through of daily packaging priorities and schedules.
• Work closely with FPM to maintain proper sanitation schedule, enforces safety procedures and proper sanitation throughout the kitchen.
• Cover multiple positions in food preparation and packaging as needed to ensure consistent coverage due to staff PTO and volunteer supervision.
• Assist Nutrition Services Coordinator and FPM to ensure that all recipes and appropriate adjustments are finalized for entry into computerized file.
• Assist staff and volunteers in all phases of packaging, quality assurance, safety and sanitation techniques to meet scheduled packaging needs and industry regulations
• Assist with training of kitchen staff and volunteers
• Assist with coordinating assignments of volunteers to specific work areas
• Stage and organize shipping cooler
• MOW – Oversee Dispatch & Sanitation Coordinator to verify that meals are racked according to route using the Daily Meal Report, and ensure that all diets have been placed on appropriate rack and are stable for shipping
• Kid’s Café – Oversee Dispatch & Sanitation Coordinator to verify that meals have been racked according to route and expedite meals according to route
• Ensure the completion of Kitchen Dispatch forms and records for temperatures
• Oversee printing of Kid’s Café labels
• Oversee the task of Kid’s Café milk, fruit, grain and condiment counting, labeling, and racking
• Oversight of the correct temperature of all foods leaving the kitchen to ensure proper handling
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Take advantage of continuing education opportunities in the food service field
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-service training

• High School Diploma and at least five years of proven work experience in a commercial kitchen environment or a combination of education and experience that will provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• ServSafe Certification required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal skills, good time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good math skills
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and personalities
• Ability to meet crises calmly, show attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision, show initiative, flexibility, work in a team environment, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under deadlines
• Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less
• Proficient in MS Office: i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior
• Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation
• Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Must have flexible schedule to accommodate corporate needs, occasional night and/ or weekend work may be required

• Five to seven years previous work in food preparation, food service or restaurants
• Prior experience with non-profit organizations
• Strong customer service expertise

In addition to competitive wages, we’re proud to offer full-time employees comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K, generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays and more.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter by May 21, 2025. We kindly request no phone inquiries.

Feed More, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.