Kitchen Manager - Fireside

JKV Careers • Lee's Summit, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the coordination and supervision of food production at the Fireside Cafeteria. This role involves menu development, planning, forecasting, purchasing, receiving and storage, inventory control, food preparation, and serving. The Kitchen Manager is accountable for maintaining the quality of food served and adhering to prescribed standards of food production. This position supports the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations and requires completion of training as required by policy. The Fireside Cafeteria is one of seven dining outlets at John Knox Village, primarily utilizing batch cooking methods.

Requirements

• Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school in Culinary Arts or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must obtain current Food Handler Permit within 15 days of start date.
• Missouri Class F Driver’s License or equivalent required.
• Missouri Class E Driver’s License within 30 days of hire required.
• Ability to work with a large group of residents/customers.
• Intermediate level knowledge of cash handling and cash register operation.
• Awareness of cost control responsibilities of the position within the Department.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work irregular hours.
• Ability to speak in simple sentences.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform tasting and/or smelling.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straight-forward written or oral instructions.
• Maximum occasional lift of 55lbs from 4-64 inches.
• Maximum frequent lift of 35 lbs from 0-75 inches.
• Maximum occasional carry of 55 lbs at self-selected height for 50 ft.
• Maximum frequent carry of 25 lbs for 100 ft.
• Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull of 60 lbs for 50 ft.
• Maximum frequent horizontal push/pull of 18 lbs (2 person of 35 lbs) for 1300 ft.
• Maximum occasional vertical push/pull of 30 lbs from 36—72 inches.
• Frequent grip force of 45 lbs.
• Constant grip force of 10 lbs.
• Constant pinch force of 5 lbs.
• Occasional climb of 18 inches.
• Frequent forward reach of 40 inches.
• Occasional overhead reach of 84 inches.
• Frequent lateral reach of 40 inches.
• Constant bend/crouch.
• Frequent crouch/kneel.
• Frequent neck flexion.
• Occasional neck extension.
• Frequent neck rotation.
• Frequent trunk rotation.
• Frequent fine motor coordination.
• Frequent hand coordination.
• Constant foot coordination.
• Constant balance.
• Constant walking.
• Occasional sitting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in providing altered diet textures (i.e.- IDDSI or National Dysphagia Diet) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the function of the food production department.
• Ensures quality of food meets John Knox Village and State regulations.
• Responsible for scheduling staff and supervising the work of others.
• Handles staff development.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs.

Benefits

• Up to 5 weeks of PTO for the year.
• Benefit-eligible full-time positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree