Culinary Supervisor- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Aramark•Draper, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) is a world-class facility. The Aquarium provides learning opportunities for all levels, interests, and ages. Since opening its new facility in Draper in March 2014, the Aquarium has welcomed over eight million guests and provided innumerable educational experiences to students. Home to almost 5,000 animals representing 600 plus species and an additional 600 plus plant species the Aquarium showcases ecosystems from around the planet including kelp forests, coral reefs, the deep ocean, Antarctic waters, Asian cloud forests, South American rain forests, and the waterways of our home state of Utah. We’re hiring Culinary Supervisors to join our passionate Culinary Team. Alongside a manager who will help coordinate and lead operations, you’ll help oversee staff, collaborate with teammates, and help where needed. We can’t wait to see your growth, all while igniting your passion and pursuing what matters to you. Our ideal candidate is an individual that is reliable, prompt, and has the ability to multi-task as our kitchens are the beating heart of our operation.

Requirements

21 years of age or older (Required)
Utah Food Handler’s card (required)
Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50lbs.
Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Willingness to accept change and new procedures
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, meet production/service time schedules, and adapt to necessary and unforeseen changes
Must read, write, and understand verbal instructions
Must complete a sanitation course either before or during first year
Must be knowledgeable in operating an efficient cost-effective program.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic
Maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to resolve interpersonal situations
Strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a culinary lead or related role (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Produce and maintain work schedules and may prepare production packets (Production sheets and recipes).
Direct daily activities.
Maintains food production that ensures the safety and quality of food according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
Ensure that food items are stored in a safe, organized, and hazard-free environment.
Maintain all serving schedules; ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner following Aramark policies and procedures.
Maintain a sanitary department following health and safety codes and regulations.
Maintain accurate inventory on a weekly basis.
May prepare orders as needed to ensure accurate production for location.
Supervise and evaluate employees; counsel; promote employee growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork.
Maintain a safe and hazard-free working environment.
Train/mentor other food service workers.
Maintain logs on all maintenance required on equipment within the department.
Ensure all food safety/temperature logs are completed with appropriate corrective action, as necessary.
Perform preventative maintenance checklist.
Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet needs of facility.
Proficiency in multi-tasking.
Perform other duties as requested by the Food Service Director or Manager whenever his/her skill and/or experience would be vital to initiate, coordinate, or complete any given program.
Must fill in for absent employees at location, as necessary.
Maintain knowledge of daily catering events and confirm they are prepared and delivered on time.
Be able to work occasional night and weekend catered events.
Attend food service meetings with staff.
Maintain communication with staff (including office staff, e-mail, phone calls, inter-office mail, etc).
Promote good public relations.