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Head Cook

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$17/hr

Get permission from Food Service Administrator before making any changes to the menu. * Stock kitchen & walk-ins, maintain adequate, efficient inventory for weekly preparation of meals, ensuring that ...

Get permission from Food Service Administrator before making any changes to the menu. * Stock kitchen & walk-ins, maintain adequate, efficient inventory for weekly preparation of meals, ensuring that ...

Cook

Kansas City, MO

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Get permission from Food Service Administrator before making any changes to the menu. * Help prepare sack lunches on a daily basis. * Exercise food safety by using food service gloves and by ...

Cook

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$16/hr

Get permission from Food Service Administrator before making any changes to the menu. * Help prepare sack lunches on a daily basis. * Exercise food safety by using food service gloves and by ...

Head Cook

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$17/hr

Get permission from Food Service Administrator before making any changes to the menu. * Stock kitchen & walk-ins, maintain adequate, efficient inventory for weekly preparation of meals, ensuring that ...

Customer Service Admin II

Caldwell, NJ · On-site

$19.25 - $25.75/hr

Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home ... The Customer Service Administrator II is responsible for supporting sales success by performing ...

Cook

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$16/hr

Get permission from Food Service Administrator before making any changes to the menu. * Help prepare sack lunches on a daily basis. * Exercise food safety by using food service gloves and by ...

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How much do food service administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for food service administrator in the United States is $24.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Food Service Administrator vs Food Service Supervisor?

AspectFood Service AdministratorFood Service Supervisor
CredentialsOften requires food service management certifications or related degreesTypically requires food safety certifications and experience in food service
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, overseeing multiple locations or departmentsOn-site in kitchens or dining areas, supervising staff directly
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in restaurants, cafeterias, healthcare facilities, and institutionsCommonly found in restaurants, cafeterias, and catering services

In summary, a Food Service Administrator focuses on managing operations, budgets, and staff from an administrative perspective, often working in offices. In contrast, a Food Service Supervisor is more hands-on, directly overseeing daily food service activities and staff on-site. Both roles are essential in the food service industry but differ mainly in scope and daily responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Food Service Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Service Administrator, you need strong organizational skills, experience in food service operations, and typically a degree in hospitality management or a related field. Familiarity with inventory management systems, food safety regulations, and scheduling software is crucial. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help you manage staff and ensure customer satisfaction. These skills are vital for maintaining efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and high-quality service in a dynamic food service environment.

What are Food Service Administrators?

Food Service Administrators are professionals responsible for overseeing the daily operations of food service establishments, such as cafeterias, restaurants, or institutional kitchens. They manage staff, maintain food safety standards, handle budgeting and inventory, and ensure customer satisfaction. Their role often includes planning menus, coordinating food preparation, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Food Service Administrators play a key role in maintaining efficient and high-quality food service environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Food Service Administrators, and how are they typically addressed?

Food Service Administrators often face challenges such as managing tight budgets, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating schedules for a diverse team. Balancing customer satisfaction with cost control requires strong organizational and communication skills. Successful administrators address these challenges by staying current on regulatory requirements, implementing efficient inventory systems, and fostering a collaborative team environment to ensure smooth daily operations.
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Infographic showing various Food Service Administrator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,736 per year, or $24.4 per hour.
Summer Cook/Shift Manager

$11.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


Salvation Army rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 343 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

473rd of 679 rated non-profit organizations


Job description

POSITION TITLE:              Summer Cook/Shift Manager

DEPARTMENT:                    Camp Arnold 

STATUS:                               Temporary/Seasonal, Exempt

PAY:                                   $11.25/hr Room and Board (lodging and food) included 

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we’re committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

GENERAL DUTIES:

  • Maintain a valid Washington State Food Handlers Card.
  • Attend and participate in assigned evening programs and spiritual activities.
  • Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
  • Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the end of the summer.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Food Service Administrator or Camp Administrator.

    SPECIFIC DUTIES:

    Safety and Supervision

    • Enforce camp policies and procedures.
    • Maintain safety and sanitation standards for staff and campers.
    • Always ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and program conduct.
    • Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.

      WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES:

      • Assist with all food service preparation as assigned by the Food Service Administrator.
      • Assist with meal service portioning as assigned by the Food Service Administrator.
      • Be familiar with quantity requirements for menu items and ready to take the lead on meal preparation and portioning if required.
      • Assist with all inventory procedures, making certain all food removed from stock room, refrigerators and freezer is properly accounted for and documented by those removing the food.
      • Coordinate your daily work schedule with the Food Service Administrator for efficient preparation of food.
      • Assist with cleaning and care of kitchen, all work areas and equipment.
      • Maintain safe work habits in accordance with all government regulations. Make certain that behavior of those in the kitchen area is always exemplary and in keeping with professional standards.
      • Work in harmony with all other cooks and food service staff relative to daily work schedules for the efficient operation of food services.
      • Assist in other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager or Camp Administrator.
      • Lead daily devotionals for staff. This will be unstructured and open for being lead by the Holy Spirit.
      • Assist staff leadership and encouragement as a team.

      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

        • Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
        • Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
        • Ability to operate telephone.
        • Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
        • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
        • Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
        • Ability to understand written information.

        Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.


        SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING:
        By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge that The Salvation Army is a church, agree to do nothing to undermine its religious mission and acknowledge that your conduct must not conflict with or undermine the religious program of The Salvation Army Camp Arnold, or its religious and moral purposes. It is expected that all employees of Camp Arnold will conduct themselves in a manner likely to bring honor and glory to God, and credit and respect to The Salvation Army.

        The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

        A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions:  paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.

        Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area.  Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost.  Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost.  Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy.  Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

        Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options

        Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee’s normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.

        Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months’ service time. 

        Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months’ service time.

        Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

         


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        The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

        Industry

        Non-profits, retail, amusement, gambling, and recreation and religious organizations

        Company size

        5,001 - 10,000 Employees

        Headquarters location

        Alexandria, VA, US