Kitchen Supervisor

Bethesda Project • Philadelphia, PA

42d • $20 - $21

About The Position

The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for preparing and overseeing meal services to ensure that the needs of guests are met in a coordinated and consistent manner. The Kitchen Supervisor supervises the kitchen staff and is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations in cooperation with program management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of food service; ServSafe Certification required
• 2-3 years prior experience in kitchen management preferred
• Positive, strong leadership that can motivate, guide, and direct a team in the fulfillment of Bethesda Project’s mission and core values.
• Understanding of homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues is helpful.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Team oriented disposition.
• Current & valid state-issued driver's license and the ability to operate a cargo van
• Able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds consistently, occasionally lift over 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time on feet. Ability to climb stairs.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years prior experience in kitchen management preferred
• Understanding of homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff, including orientation, planning, organizing and directing work.
• Oversee the planning, preparation, service and clean-up of nutritious meals for participants and shelter residents including, menu planning, food ordering and preparation; maintaining needed supplies and coordinating shopping trips, deliveries and pick-ups, as required.
• Maintain and ensure that the kitchen, dining and storage areas are sanitary and clean, while adhering to proper food handling safety regulations/procedures (Department of Health, Licenses and Inspection (L&I) and ServSafe standards and best practices for food handling and preparation at all times.
• Welcome and host visitors, including volunteers and providing supervision as needed.
• Maintain accurate daily meal counts and providing report details on a monthly basis.

What This Job Offers

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