Overview

The Food Safety & Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for adhering to and maintaining all health and sanitation standards daily, ensure proper food handling procedures are checked and enforced, and conduct and submit daily written inspections.

This role pays an hourly rate of $23.00-$28.00

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until April 17, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Training and supervision of all kitchen staff with regards to maintaining a clean kitchen and following all health department guidelines.
• Maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.
• Responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of kitchen staff, particularly regarding food safety and sanitation.
• Conducts regular written inspections of all locations to ensure cleanliness and maintenance meet company standards.
• Corrects any issues found immediately.
• Participates in monthly inspections with the University.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Responsible for observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Responsible for product receiving and putting products in proper locations.
• Maintain and manage sanitation and organizational systems of all warehouse storage areas.
• Displays knowledge of culinary preparation skills and teaches others proper preparation and food presentation.
• Assists in the control of food and labor costs.
• Assists with monthly inventory.
• Prepare hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
• Responsible for reporting any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
• Supervise proper labeling, dating and stocking of supplies.
• Oversee and ensure that appropriate stocking levels are met for each event; rotate and maintain the integrity of the product.
• Perform routine maintenance; responsible for equipment cleaning and maintenance: portable equipment, carts, floors, refrigeration.
• Conduct daily walk throughs of the storage areas at the beginning of the day to ensure all areas are clean, as well as before leaving for the day.
• Oversee daily operation as either opening or closing manager on duty.
• Oversee and schedule housekeeping employees.
• Ensure all areas of the kitchen, dining areas, bathrooms, and outside areas are clean, sanitary, and presentable.

Qualifications

• Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced fine dining restaurant/catering facility required.
• 2-3 years of experience with food safety and kitchen supervision.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a supervisory capacity in a kitchen required.
• SERV Safe or equivalent Manager Certificate.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer and chef knife.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.