Kitchen Manager at Berkeley Hillel (Part-time)

Hillel International • Berkeley, CA

5h • $35 - $45

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager will oversee Berkeley Hillel’s two kosher kitchens, ensuring smooth daily operations that support our programs, weekly meals and cooking events, and student initiatives. This role combines culinary management, supervision, and mentorship—ideal for someone who loves both cooking and Jewish community. The Kitchen Manager leads a team of student kitchen interns, maintains a kosher kitchen environment, manages food purchasing and inventory, and helps foster creative food-based programming for students.

Requirements

• Experience working in a professional kitchen, catering environment, or food service management.
• Understanding of (or willingness to learn about) kosher food preparation and supervision.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with experience managing staff or volunteers.
• Creative approach to menu planning and event support.
• Commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for Jewish college students.
• Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends, particularly for Shabbat and Jewish holiday programs.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree, catering experience, or professional chef background.
• Passion for mentoring students and engaging in Jewish community life.
• Interest in sustainability and innovative approaches to food systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Berkeley Hillel’s two kosher kitchens, ensuring compliance with kosher standards and health regulations.
• Lead, train, and supervise a team of student kitchen interns.
• Plan and execute menus for weekly BBQ, Shabbat dinners, events, and Jewish holidays in coordination with program staff and kitchen interns.
• Order food and supplies, manage vendor relationships, and monitor inventory and budget.
• Develop and implement systems to minimize food waste and promote sustainability.
• Collaborate with student leaders to design and facilitate additional kitchen-based programs such as pizza nights, cooking classes, and baking events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming kitchen environment.
• Work collaboratively with other Hillel staff to ensure the kitchen supports the organization’s mission and community goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed