AM Kitchen Supervisor

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • $24 - $25

About The Position

AM Kitchen Supervisor- Samaritan House Denver

OUR PURPOSE
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
A Kitchen Supervisor at Catholic Charities:
Implements program objectives while overseeing kitchen staff and kitchen volunteers. Sets schedules for kitchen staff and coordinates volunteer needs.
Ensures a clean kitchen for the next shift. Assuring appliances, equipment, floors and dishes are cleaned and ready for the next shift to use.
Makes maintenance requests as needed for kitchen equipment.
Creates menus in a required timeframe to meet client and grant requirements.
Uses creativity and innovation in menu development and service delivery.
Ensures appropriate levels of inventory, including food, kitchen and janitorial supplies are maintained.
Works with warehouse in utilizing food donations as budget supplementation for menus.
Writes and oversees labor schedule for kitchen.
Enforces the guidelines of the CDPHE-CACFP (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Child and Adult Care Food Program) including ensuring proper handling of food and safety techniques.
Manages storage of food products and other materials necessary to the food service operations, ensuring they are safely and appropriately stored and organized.
Prepares, plans and executes menus for special events hosted by the agency.
Monitors that all sanitation and safety standards are routinely practiced in the kitchen in all aspects of food production and preparation. Mitigate and food safety/audit violations dealing with the kitchen.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Agency’s values and policies, and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Monitors costing of needed raw materials are within budget.
Monitors portion control, waste and maintains appropriate levels of needed inventory.
Oversees volunteers in food services tasks.
Completes necessary administrative duties (paperwork, etc.) timely and accurately.
Supports, promotes and adheres to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values and Code of Ethics.
Reflects Catholic Charities’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

• Supervision and kitchen management experience in institutional and/or restaurant setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial food preparation, production sanitation and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to safely use commercial grade kitchen equipment
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate staff through application of Agency values
• The ability to function independently and maintain self-sufficiency with minimal supervision.
• Express excellent interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and willingness to shift priorities as needed.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft office suite for menu creation, food ordering and general communications
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.
• An equivalent of four years related managerial kitchen experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Obtain Serve Safe Certificate within 30 days of hire
• Obtain CACFP training within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Implements program objectives while overseeing kitchen staff and kitchen volunteers.
• Sets schedules for kitchen staff and coordinates volunteer needs.
• Ensures a clean kitchen for the next shift.
• Makes maintenance requests as needed for kitchen equipment.
• Creates menus in a required timeframe to meet client and grant requirements.
• Uses creativity and innovation in menu development and service delivery.
• Ensures appropriate levels of inventory, including food, kitchen and janitorial supplies are maintained.
• Works with warehouse in utilizing food donations as budget supplementation for menus.
• Writes and oversees labor schedule for kitchen.
• Enforces the guidelines of the CDPHE-CACFP (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Child and Adult Care Food Program) including ensuring proper handling of food and safety techniques.
• Manages storage of food products and other materials necessary to the food service operations, ensuring they are safely and appropriately stored and organized.
• Prepares, plans and executes menus for special events hosted by the agency.
• Monitors that all sanitation and safety standards are routinely practiced in the kitchen in all aspects of food production and preparation.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Agency’s values and policies, and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Monitors costing of needed raw materials are within budget.
• Monitors portion control, waste and maintains appropriate levels of needed inventory.
• Oversees volunteers in food services tasks.
• Completes necessary administrative duties (paperwork, etc.) timely and accurately.
• Supports, promotes and adheres to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values and Code of Ethics.
• Reflects Catholic Charities’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is in included.)
• Sabbatical Leave Program: Employees who have completed seven years of continuous full-time service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave to support rest, renewal, and professional or personal growth. Eligible staff may take 4 weeks of sabbatical leave.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed