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Kitchen and Facility Manager at University of Vermont Hillel at Hillel International

Hillel International

Kitchen and Facility Manager at University of Vermont Hillel

Burlington, VT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $25.00 - $30.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

hourly pay

flexible schedule

Paid holidays

Employee Discounts

supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

inclusive workplace

Job Description

Hillel at the University of Vermont is a vibrant and mission-driven organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Jewish students through community engagement, traditions, education, and social support. Located within the Burack Hillel Center inside the 439 College Street Residence Hall, just steps away from the picturesque University of Vermont campus green, the center serves as a welcoming hub for students to gather, learn, celebrate, and relax. The facility includes office spaces for staff, a kosher kitchen, and versatile open areas equipped to host a variety of programs, religious services, meals, and quiet study sessions. Hillel at UVM is part of Hillel International, the largest Jewish campus organization worldwide, which supports nearly 1,000 colleges and universities. The organization is committed to fostering a sense of belonging and nurturing Jewish identity and leadership among students through meaningful experiences centered around Jewish life, Israel engagement, holidays, and Shabbat.

The Kitchen and Facility Manager role at Hillel UVM is a vital part-time, hourly position designed to support Jewish student life by managing meal preparation, kitchen operations, and the upkeep of shared spaces within the Burack Hillel Center. This role plays a pivotal part in creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere by ensuring students receive nourishment and hospitality during Shabbat dinners, holiday meals, brunches, student programs, and special events. With a specialized focus on maintaining Hillel's kosher kitchen standards, the manager will be responsible for preparing and serving meals that meet diverse dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergy-sensitive options. The position requires excellent organizational skills, a strong commitment to food safety, and the ability to multitask in a busy campus environment.

In addition to culinary duties, the Kitchen and Facility Manager will oversee the cleanliness, organization, and readiness of Hillel's common areas, including dining rooms, lounges, study spaces, meeting rooms, and storage closets. This includes setting up and resetting rooms for various gatherings, moving furniture as needed, and liaising with university facilities and vendors to address maintenance and supply needs. This hands-on role emphasizes teamwork, collaboration with student volunteers and interns, and a welcoming spirit to help foster a sense of community and Jewish tradition through hospitality. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $25 to $30, commensurate with experience, averaging 20 to 25 hours weekly primarily during the academic year, with expected availability for Friday Shabbat preparations and select evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Job Requirements

Cooking and baking skills
Experience in a communal kitchen, commercial kitchen, catering, dining services, hospitality, facilities, or food service environment preferred
Experience working in a kosher kitchen or willingness to learn kosher food practices
Strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities
Comfortable with hands-on facility tasks such as tidying rooms, moving furniture, organizing supplies, and resetting spaces
Willingness to work 20 to 25 hours per week with regular Friday afternoon and evening availability
Ability to communicate effectively with students, volunteers, vendors, and university staff
Knowledge of food safety practices and commitment to maintain certifications
Driver's license and access to transportation preferred

Job Qualifications

Cooking and baking skills with comfort preparing meals for groups
Experience in a communal kitchen, commercial kitchen, catering, dining services, hospitality, facilities, or food service environment preferred
Experience working in a kosher kitchen preferred or willingness to learn kosher food practices
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a busy, student-centered environment
A warm, dependable, flexible, and collaborative approach
Comfort working with students, volunteers, vendors, university personnel, and Hillel staff
Knowledge of food safety practices and willingness to maintain required certifications
A driver's license and access to transportation preferred

Job Duties

Prepare, cook, and help serve meals for Shabbat dinners, Jewish holidays, Sunday brunches, student programs, and special events
Help plan menus with Hillel staff and student leaders
Prepare meals for both small gatherings and larger community meals
Support meals that meet common dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergy-sensitive options
Coordinate food purchasing, shopping lists, and kitchen supply needs with Hillel staff
Maintain food, paper goods, cookware, serving supplies, cleaning supplies, and kitchen equipment inventory
Maintain Hillel's kosher kitchen standards and procedures
Ensure that food preparation, storage, labeling, equipment use, and cleanup follow Hillel's kosher practices
Help students, volunteers, and staff understand and follow kitchen expectations
Keep the kitchen clean, organized, safe, and ready for use
Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment throughout the Burack Hillel Center
Support the care of shared spaces, including the kitchen, dining areas, lounge, meeting spaces, study areas, storage areas, and supply closets
Set up and reset rooms for Shabbat dinners, holiday gatherings, student programs, meetings, and community events
Move tables, chairs, couches, and other furniture as needed
Identify basic facility needs, maintenance concerns, supply issues, and safety concerns, and communicate them clearly to Hillel staff
Coordinate with UVM Facilities, Residence Life, vendors, and service providers when needed
Set up tables, chairs, tablecloths, dishware, silverware, napkins, cups, kiddush cups, candles, kippot, siddurim, decorations, and other materials as needed
Help serve food, bus tables, wash dishes, put away supplies, and reset spaces after programs
Support student employees and volunteers in setup, service, cleanup, and room reset responsibilities
Create a warm and welcoming environment for students in the kitchen, dining spaces, and throughout the building
Support student kitchen interns, student employees, and volunteers in cooking, food safety, setup, service, and cleanup
Help students experience Jewish life through meals, hospitality, tradition, and community