Part Time Kitchen Manager

Job Title: Part Time Kitchen Manager

Program Type: Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment Program
Department: Diablo Valley Ranch - Food Services
Reports To: Program Coordinator

Bi-Bett Corporation is a California non-profit engaged for the past 50 years in the treatment and recovery of adults with primary substance use and co-occurring disorders, alcohol or other drug problems. Originally based in Contra Costa County, Bi-Bett now operates residential and outpatient programs in Alameda and Solano Counties as well.

The Bi-Bett Mission: To provide effective and affordable human services to individuals, families and communities with alcohol and drug related problems in the belief that everyone has value and can grow through change if given one’s rightful opportunity to choose. Our goal is to create culturally appropriate alcohol and drug-free environments in which one may experience personal and social growth.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all food service operations within a residential drug and alcohol treatment program. This position ensures residents receive nutritious, safe, and timely meals that support physical health, emotional stability, and recovery. The Kitchen Manager maintains compliance with all applicable health, safety, and licensing requirements while promoting a structured, respectful, and recovery-focused living environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Residential Food Service Operations

• Plan, prepare, and oversee daily meals and snacks for residents in a 24/7 residential setting
• Ensure meals are served on a consistent schedule to support program structure and resident stability
• Accommodate approved dietary, medical, religious, and cultural needs
• Maintain appropriate portion control and nutritional balance

Health, Safety, and Licensing Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local health department, state licensing, and program regulatory requirements
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety standards at all times
• Monitor food storage, labeling, expiration dates, and temperature logs
• Prepare for and participate in licensing inspections and audits

Supervision and Resident Interaction

• Supervise kitchen staff, volunteers, and approved residents assisting with kitchen duties (if applicable)
• Provide guidance and instruction to residents in a supportive, trauma-informed manner
• Maintain professional boundaries while modeling respectful communication and accountability

Inventory and Budget Management

• Order food, supplies, and equipment within approved budget guidelines
• Track inventory, minimize waste, and ensure cost-effective purchasing
• Coordinate with administration regarding menu planning and dietary needs

Collaboration and Program Support

• Work collaboratively with residential, clinical, and administrative staff
• Communicate food-related issues that may impact resident health or program operations
• Support the program’s recovery-oriented structure and house rules

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records including menus, cleaning schedules, inventories, and compliance logs
• Report safety concerns, maintenance issues, or incidents promptly per program policy