Culinary Supervisor

SUNY Geneseo • Geneseo, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Campus Auxiliary Services at SUNY Geneseo is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to join their team. This role is responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen, including menu preparation, recipe testing, event staffing, training back-of-house staff, food quality control, ordering, and production. The Culinary Supervisor will also assist restaurant and café employees in providing a high-quality culinary experience to the SUNY Geneseo community. The organization is committed to employee development, fostering a culture of trust, integrity, inclusivity, passion, celebration, and strong communication.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• One year of culinary experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college/technical school preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and direction to staff and coordinates workflow within the work unit, including distributing work, disseminating information, assigning staff to cover for absences, providing technical assistance, answering questions, and resolving problems.
• Ensures work is scheduled effectively; and checkpoints and controls are set for monitoring progress.
• Ensures an effective learning environment by coaching employees, orchestrating learning opportunities, and providing relevant, high-impact feedback.
• Creates learning opportunities for all staff as part of daily operations.
• Maintains and inspects food receiving, preparation, production and storage areas to ensure regulations and good production practices are adhered to.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation and quality of food and beverage preparation and service standards and procedures, enforcing sanitation and legal regulations of all kitchens and service areas.
• Ensures coverage of openings based on unexpected absences, vacations, etc.
• Assists with ensuring that proper production techniques are followed regarding portioning techniques, use of leftovers, etc.
• Oversees the service of meals to ensure that the quality, portioning and procedures are correct.
• Implements product promotions by ensuring marketing materials are developed, in place, and designed to interest customers in those products.
• Evaluate effectiveness of procedures, identifies changes to enhance processes, and ensures that all change control documentation is implemented.
• Identifies and implements ways to streamline and improve efficiencies while maintaining process effectiveness.
• Other duties may be assigned to reach individual and organizational goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness including health, dental, vision, FSA or HSA for full time employees
• Retirement savings with employer match contributions
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Complimentary dining at our on-campus restaurants and cafes
• Career growth opportunities
• My Better Benefits discount services
• Complimentary uniform and shoe allowances when applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED