Kitchen Manager - Fireside
About The Position
The Kitchen Manager at Fireside Cafeteria coordinates and supervises food production. The role includes menu development and planning, forecasting, purchasing, receiving and storage, inventory control, food preparation, and serving. The manager maintains food quality and prescribed production standards, follows instructions and completes assignments properly, supports John Knox Village’s mission, values, and PRIDE service and hospitality expectations, and completes required training. The position primarily works in a kitchen and restaurant environment and supervises kitchen and restaurant associates.
Requirements
- Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Culinary Arts or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Obtain a current Food Handler Permit within 15 days of the start date.
- Missouri Class F Driver’s License or equivalent required.
- For Fireside Restaurant only, obtain a Missouri Class E Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to work with a large group of residents or customers.
- Intermediate knowledge of cash handling and cash register operation.
- Awareness of the position’s cost-control responsibilities.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work irregular hours.
- Ability to speak in simple sentences.
- Ability to read and interpret 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 multiply and divide with tens and hundreds.
- Ability to perform tasting and/or smelling.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.
- Ability to handle stress and get along with coworkers and customers.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, reaching, bending, crouching, coordination, balance, and walking.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing altered diet textures, such as IDDSI or National Dysphagia Diet.
Responsibilities
- Plan and direct the function of the food production department.
- Ensure food quality meets John Knox Village and State regulations.
- Schedule staff and supervise the work of others.
- Handle staff development.
- Adhere to all safety regulations and requirements.
- Maintain acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
- Coordinate food production, including menu development and planning, forecasting, purchasing, receiving and storage, inventory control, food preparation, and serving.
- Carry out other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs.
Benefits
- Full-time positions are benefit-eligible and include up to five weeks of PTO for the year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
