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Chef Manager

Date Posted: Jun 25, 2026
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    Location West New York, New York, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 23, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is seeking a mission-driven Chef Manager to oversee its institutional kitchen operations and enhance its farm-to-institution food service model. This role involves collaborating with various teams to improve food services and ensure the provision of healthy, nutritious meals to the community while contributing to food equity and sustainability efforts.

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee management and operations of the institutional kitchen, including menu creation and management
  • Lead and coordinate the Food Services Team for effective daily operations
  • Develop and introduce farm-to-institution recipes that accommodate cultural preferences
  • Support community meal outreach initiatives and logistics
  • Utilize technology for tracking food costs, inventory, and compliance
  • Negotiate with vendors and manage sourcing opportunities
  • Facilitate training and ensure compliance with food handling procedures
  • Improve kitchen standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Assist with daily food operations and in-house special events

Required skills

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of culinary or food production experience
  • Experience in high-volume meal production and community food programs
  • Strong management and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer skills, including Excel and culinary software
  • Food Protection Certificate from NYC Department of Health or ability to obtain
  • Experience with DFTA and CACFP preferred
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
  • Commitment to food equity and sustainable food systems

What the company offers

  • Comprehensive health insurance choices
  • Extensive paid time off (25 days vacation, 12 holidays, sick time)
  • Matching contributions to retirement plan
  • Paid parental leave policy
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Free life insurance (3x annual salary)
  • Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
  • Supplemental insurance coverage
  • Staff events and parties
  • Use of State-of-the-Art fitness center and swimming pool
  • Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Skills Required

Company Overview

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
West New York, New York, United States of America
14 Current Jobs Openings

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is a prominent human services provider in New York, founded in 1894. It offers a wide range of integrated services to improve the lives of individuals in need, including educational, health, housing, and nutritional supp... Read More

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