Job Description

About the Role

Full-Time (Academic Year: August-May) | Evenings & Weekends Required

Saint Thomas More (STM), the Catholic Chapel and Center at Yale University, seeks a hands-on, detail-oriented Kitchen Operations Supervisor to lead all daily kitchen and food-service operations supporting more than 20 weekly events and our weekly charitable Soup Kitchen (serving 200-300 guests). This role supervises per diem kitchen staff and works closely with STM's Hospitality and Events Manager.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan menus and prepare food for meetings, lectures, Sunday brunches, and special events

- Lead food production, serving, and clean-up; maintain high hospitality standards

- Order and purchase food/supplies; complete vendor pickups as needed

- Oversee weekly Soup Kitchen: menu planning, preparation, volunteer coordination

- Maintain safe, sanitary, organized kitchen and storage areas

- Manage inventory, invoices, budgets, and kitchen documentation

- Work collaboratively with chaplains, students, and staff; support evening/weekend events

Qualifications

- 3-5 years experience in culinary operations, kitchen supervision, or catering

- Strong cooking and menu-planning skills

- Experience supervising staff or volunteers

- Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail

- Ability to lift 50 lbs; comfortable in an active kitchen environment

- Must be 21 and able to work nights/weekends/Sundays

STM is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter.

In your cover letter, please explain why you believe you are a strong fit for this role and how your experience aligns with the specific qualifications and responsibilities listed.

About Saint Thomas More

Saint Thomas More is the Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale University. Founded in 1922 and now entering our second century, STM fosters a warm, welcoming, and intellectually vibrant community for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Through liturgy, hospitality, service, and faith formation, we accompany individuals in their spiritual, academic, and personal growth. Rooted in the Catholic tradition and shaped by Yale's spirit of inquiry, we strive to cultivate a culture defined by excellence, compassion, and belonging.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Application Question(s):

Do you have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in a professional kitchen, catering operation, or high-volume food-service environment? Do you have experience supervising kitchen staff, volunteers, or food-service teams? Are you able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding kitchen work (such as grocery loading and standing for long periods)? Are you able to work evenings, weekends, and Sundays as needed?
Work Location: In person