Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $28.84 - $31.25
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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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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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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