Kitchen Manager & Educator at Berkeley Hillel

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Berkeley Hillel’s 2 commercial Kosher kitchens, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and compliance with Kosher standards and health regulations. - Mentor and supervise student kitchen interns, supporting leadership development and hands-on learning opportunities. - Collaborate with program staff and student leaders to plan and facilitate student-focused food programs, such as cooking classes, Shabbat meals, weekly Kosher BBQ, holiday events, and creative food workshops. - Support weekly menu planning in collaboration with the student interns, and assist with food preparation for weekly BBQ and Shabbat meals and other Hillel programs. - Manage food purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships in coordination with staff. - Develop sustainable kitchen practices and systems to minimize food waste. - Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for students to learn, collaborate, and explore Jewish culture through food. ## Qualifications

• Interest in Jewish education, student engagement, or campus programming. - Knowledge and experience in commercial food preparation, but doesn’t need to be traditional cooking experience. - Understanding of or willingness to learn Kosher food practices. - Experience mentoring, teaching, or supervising young adults is highly valued. - Strong organizational and communication skills. - Creativity in planning programs and events. - Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends for Shabbat and holiday programs. ## Compensation

$60,000 - 70,000 annually, or hourly equivalent, commensurate with experience.