Kitchen Supervisor (3440)

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

This position is responsible for:

Plans, directs, and supervises the work of assigned staff; cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Key Responsibilities:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Supervisory Responsibilities (30%)

• Plans, directs, and supervises the work of assigned staff, trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures; completes performance evaluations and assists with the interview process.
• Assists with the preparation of a departmental budget and responsible for administering the departmental budget.

Food Cooking and Serving Responsibilities (30%)

• Plans menus, cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
• Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
• Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; places food purchase orders after supervisory approval

Kitchen Cleaning Responsibilities (30%)

• Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances.
• Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
• Stores, refrigerates and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
• Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils
• Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuums dining room floors; empties trash cans
• Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.

Administrative Responsibilities (10%)

• Assist with preparing statistical records of meals serviced and the tracking of food invoices
• Creates, maintains, and updates reports as required
• Other Responsibilities
• Assists with seasonal program events as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Materials and Equipment
• General Cleaning Tools General Kitchen Equipment Stove
• Freezers Refrigerator
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures
• Knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing practices including proper safety precautions
• Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques
• Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful and safe food for large groups in a timely manner
• Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Ability to motivate, lead, supervise and evaluate subordinate staff and volunteers.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to cook, taste and smell food.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
• Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking. Any of the preceding duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.
• Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) frequently.
• Work will normally be performed in a kitchen within a shelter environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature associated with cooking and the kitchen environment.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Affordable Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Available
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Employer Paid Basic Term Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans and more

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• High school diploma or G.E.D. And
• Two to three years experience cooking food for large groups, with one year prior supervisory experience ,OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

• Valid State Drivers License
• Food Manager's Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled