Dutch Wonderland Inn Culinary Production Supervisor

Splish Splash Water Park•Lancaster, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Lead will be assigned oversight of the food preparation in one or more of the food service areas throughout the park or restaurant. This position will collaborate with the Food and Beverage Manager to ensure proper cooking and serving techniques, and also direct other cooks and food preparers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen. We are currently looking for a: Dutch Wonderland Inn Culinary Production Supervisor

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with PA Child Labor Laws
Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift
Ability to comply with all uniform policies
Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all state, and local food preparation and serving regulations
Ability to use kitchen equipment, knives, and appliances in a safe and effective manner
Must possess practical working knowledge of food preparation or culinary arts
Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
Ability to withstand heat and humidity from the food preparation equipment
Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more
Ability to use a step ladder in a safe and proper manner
Must be Food Handler Safety Certified (ServSafe or similar) or become so within 90 days of hire, when required by state and local guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Culinary arts education a plus, but not required
2+ years of previous experience as a chef, cook, or another culinary-related role highly desired, but not required.
Previous work experience as a kitchen lead or supervisor, highly desired.
Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare workstations with supplies, foods, and condiments
Focus on delivering exceptional food quality for all meals prepared
Prepare proper quantities of food according to department standards and individual guest needs
Ensure that all service and hygienic practices, policies, and procedures are being followed at all times
Strictly abide by standards set forth by ServSafe, state and local regulations, company policy, and other food regulatory standards that may apply at Dutch Wonderland Inn
Provide direction and culinary expertise to other kitchen team members
Communicate with other kitchen team members to ensure efficient operation
Carefully follow recipes and procedures while preparing all food dishes
Utilize ovens, fryers, broilers, griddles, mixers, and knives to prepare food (age restrictions may apply)
Ensure food and ingredients are being properly stored at the correct temperatures
Pre-portion individual packaging sauces, sandwiches, salads, and other items
Operate a Point-of-Sale (POS) system to record financial transactions, as needed
Accurately handle food related tickets, coupons, gift cards, and/or fun money
Escalate safety, hygienic, or maintenance issues to the proper authorities in a timely manner
Properly handle, label, stock, and store products including chemicals and cleaning supplies (age restrictions may apply)
Promptly notify the security team or the manager of team member and guest injuries or emergencies
All other duties assigned by leadership