Company description

Since 2006, Island Grown Initiative has worked to build a strong local food system for all on Martha’s Vineyard.

Today, our programs touch the lives of the majority of year-round islanders.

Between farm to school education for every island child, food access programs that support more than 1 in 5 year-round residents, and a 42-acre regenerative farm that helps heal the environment while producing abundant food for the community, IGI has become an integral part of the fabric of life on the Vineyard

Job description

The Kitchen Manager leads the day-to-day operations of the Island Grown Initiative Kitchen — a program at the heart of IGI’s food access work. You'll oversee a dynamic operation that provides nutritious, locally sourced meals for community members facing food insecurity, and you'll do it in collaboration with a committed team of staff, volunteers, and partners.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines culinary skill, logistical coordination, and genuine care for our island community. If you love running a kitchen, mentoring volunteers, and knowing that your work feeds people who need it most, this role was made for you.

This is a full time, year-round position. The Kitchen Manager is an active, hands-on presence in the kitchen every day — cooking, cleaning, washing dishes, and doing whatever it takes to keep operations running smoothly. Leadership here means leading by example, not from the sidelines.

Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations (70%)

• Plan, coordinate, and execute weekly meal production — including frozen prepared meals, daily lunches for Early Childhood Education, summer lunch kits, Harvest of the Month taste tests, and seasonal preserving
• Develop nutritious, flavorful recipes tailored to the dietary needs of those we serve
• Source ingredients from local and regional suppliers; adapt menus seasonally
• Solicit and integrate feedback from clients into menu planning
  Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards; manage equipment upkeep
• Take direct responsibility for cooking, cleaning, and dishwashing alongside staff and volunteers
• Minimize food waste and divert food scraps; manage meal pick-ups and deliveries
• Communicate regularly with the Food Equity team and partner organizations

Volunteer Management (15%)

• Oversee volunteer onboarding, scheduling, and ongoing training
• Lead volunteers in meal preparation and packaging
• Foster a positive, engaging volunteer experience

Client Services (5%)

• Maintain regular contact with meal delivery clients
  Work with referral partners to ensure enrollment and satisfaction

Administrative Duties (10%)

• Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory of ingredients and supplies
• Maintain meal data in the IGI Data Dashboard
• Submit monthly billing for Early Childhood Education meals
• Manage kitchen staff scheduling and time clock review
• Support annual budget preparation and ongoing budget review with the Food Equity Director
• Attend quarterly all-staff and team meetings

Qualifications
Food safety certification Manager certified
Allergen Awareness certified
Minimum 2–3 years managing kitchen operations
Experience leading volunteers
Able to work collaboratively and independently
English proficiency required

Compensation
Salary range $70,000-$75,000
Eligible for benefits package including medical and dental, HSA, 401k, and PTO
Housing may be available

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000

Application instructions

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Deadline

July 31, 2026