What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Supervisor position at Stratas Foods?
For 130 years, The Salvation Army of Dane County has offered spiritual ministry, social services, and youth programs to thousands of Dane County residents, without discrimination. We currently serve the most vulnerable members of our community through a wide range of programs, as well as extensive case management services. While we strive to provide compassionate care and a primary goal of all of our programs and services is to improve the life skills and circumstances of those we serve. If you want to help make a difference by serving your community and helping those in need, apply now!
The Kitchen Supervisor assists in the management of the food service operations and the supervision of food service staff. Prepare and serve food to guests in our facilities.
Cooking:
- Prepares and serves appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food is prepared and served.
- Prepares facilities for the serving of food; assure that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages, and supplies.
- Heats, portions, and serves food to clients according to established procedures.
- Maintains work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition; cleans counters and steam tables; washes and stores equipment, pots, pans, trays, and other food service items.
- Stores unused food and supplies to assure compliance with health and sanitation standards; disposes of unusable leftovers and trash.
- Operates a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a slicer, grater, mixer, deep fryer, steamer, dishwasher, steam cart and ovens as required.
Kitchen Management:
- Assist in the training of new food service employees. Provides direction regarding operational and procedural issues.
- Provides secondary supervision of cooks. Manages shifts, which includes daily decision making and scheduling while complying with food safety standards, product quality and cleanliness.
- Coordinates the daily food production activities at all locations.
- Participates in menu preparation, ensuring menus are updated and recipes are revised as necessary.
- Handles difficult situations, disputes, and complaints regarding food quality and service with tact and diplomacy.
- Supervises volunteers assigned to Food Service operations.
Administrative:
- Maintains inventory and notifies supervisor of needed supplies to ensure stock levels and standards of quality are met.
- Prepares required reports and forms and submits as requested.
- Assists supervisor with preparing food requisitions; inspects food, supplies, and equipment
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 3 years of food service management experience.
Certifications:
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army’s Insurance.
- ServeSafe Certification - Manager - Must have or obtain within first 60 days.
