Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $28.84 - $31.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Job Description
The Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-to-moderate-income entrepreneurs in North Minneapolis and the surrounding communities. NEON's mission is to build wealth and economic opportunity by supporting business ownership as a vital path toward income generation and long-term asset building. By fostering a prosperous, visible, sustainable, and highly diverse multicultural community of entrepreneurs, NEON drives transformative change in North Minneapolis. The organization serves individuals at various stages of entrepreneurship—from information seekers to established business entities—offering them a comprehensive roadmap to start, grow, and thrive as scalable businesses.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience managing a commercial kitchen or similar food service operations
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and licensing regulations
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to mentor, train, and support diverse teams
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects
- Experience supervising staff and contractors
- Comfortable delivering trainings and workshops
- Skilled at relationship building
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Tech-savvy with software experience
- Passionate about food entrepreneurship
- Dependable and professional
- Valid driver's license and access to transportation
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, or related field preferred
- Experience managing a commercial kitchen or similar food service operations
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and licensing regulations
- Strong leadership and mentorship skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and schedules
- Experience supervising staff, contractors, or volunteers
- Comfortable delivering training, workshops, and onboarding sessions
- Skilled at building relationships with clients, vendors, and community partners
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Tech-savvy with experience in scheduling, inventory management, reporting, and data tracking software
- Passionate about supporting food entrepreneurs and fostering an inclusive kitchen community
- Dependable and proactive professional attitude
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Job Duties
- Overseeing daily operations of NEON's commissary kitchen, ensuring a clean, safe, efficient, and fully compliant workspace
- Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to kitchen users, fostering a professional, collaborative, and inclusive environment
- Developing, implementing, and enforcing kitchen policies, procedures, and safety protocols in alignment with State Health Department and City regulations while maintaining industry-best practices
- Supervising the Assistant Kitchen Manager and any part-time staff, contractors, or volunteers, ensuring accountability and high performance
- Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with kitchen members, vendors, and community partners to support a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Managing kitchen scheduling, membership agreements, and facility usage records
- Monitoring and managing inventory, equipment maintenance, and supply ordering to ensure smooth operations
- Tracking kitchen utilization data, member progress, and operational metrics
- Ensuring compliance with all safety, sanitation, and licensing requirements
- Collaborating with NEON's Business Development team to support program goals, reporting, and strategic initiatives
- Conducting onboarding sessions for new kitchen users, covering safety, sanitation, and equipment operation
- Planning, facilitating, and supporting workshops, training sessions, and events related to food business development
- Partnering with NEON Business Advisors to connect kitchen users with technical assistance, mentorship, and business development opportunities
- Assisting with NEON community events, marketing efforts, and special projects as needed
- Representing NEON at external events or meetings to promote the kitchen and NEON programs
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