Kitchen Line/Supervisor chez Creative Dining Services

Basic Function

Responsible for production of high quality food while maintaining kitchen functions efficiently. Ensures that all food prepared is savory, appealing and food safe.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Assists by providing daily requisitions for product

• Holding all staff accountable for thoroughly and efficiently completing assigned tasks

• Oversee production ensuring that they are using proper production methods, following the menus, and meeting management expectations of quality, presentation and service

• Reducing food waste by monitoring production to ensure that kitchen staff are not over producing and that they are using the product menued for that day.

• Ensure that taste and temperature of all items leaving the kitchen meets or exceeds standards

• Record keeping of temperature logs, food temp logs daily

• Assist any manager in developing recipes and menus

• Assist with staff development, coaching and discipline

• Participates in Event and Catering meeting

• Manage evening catering events per Catering Chef instructions

• Work in all locations of dining 

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and its maintenance needs

• Work with local inspectors (Health Department, Department of Agriculture, Ecosure, etc.) to ensure safe food practices 

• Communicates with Retail Manager of any operational concerns that need to be addressed

• Arrives to work on time and in clean, proper uniform.

• Complete all additional tasks as assigned by managers

Other Functions/Responsibilities:

• Supervisors must not only enforce rules but also be an example by following those same rules

• Effective communication with all levels of food service staff

• Keep up with food trends and promotions

Education – Skills - Expectations 

• Culinary Arts Degree or Equivalent Experience desired

• One year of supervisory experience in a professional kitchen 

• Must be able to lift and push/pull 50 pounds

• Have dependable transportation 

• Flexible availability for all shifts, 7 days a week

• Good communications skill

• Must pass a  back-ground check

• ServSafe Certification/Able to get certification

The Kitchen Supervisor position involves the physical work of preparing food in a commercial kitchen environment. These responsibilities include moving inventory, product, carts, tables, etc. as well as food preparation and production using kitchen utensils and commercial kitchen equipment.  Environment may include hot, humid, or cold temperatures.  May require extended working hours at times.  

Must possess a positive, can-do attitude, be detail oriented, with a love and a passion for food. Must maintain professionalism at all times, and work with others in a cooperative manner, even while working under pressure. Willing to engage actively in the physical work of a high quality food service operation. Expected to adhere to Employee Handbook policies and procedures. As a representative of Creative Dining Services, must function in accordance with our corporate Mission, Vision, and Core Values statements.

Job Descriptions are subject to change as the business needs change.