Kitchen Supervisor (3440)

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP•Waco, TX

2d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Plans, directs, and supervises the work of assigned staff; cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner. Key Responsibilities: This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Two to three years experience cooking food for large groups, with one year prior supervisory experience ,OR
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures
Knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing practices including proper safety precautions
Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques
Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful and safe food for large groups in a timely manner
Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils
Ability to follow instructions and work independently
Ability to motivate, lead, supervise and evaluate subordinate staff and volunteers.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to cook, taste and smell food.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and supervises the work of assigned staff, trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures; completes performance evaluations and assists with the interview process.
Assists with the preparation of a departmental budget and responsible for administering the departmental budget.
Plans menus, cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; places food purchase orders after supervisory approval
Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances.
Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
Stores, refrigerates and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils
Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuums dining room floors; empties trash cans
Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.
Assist with preparing statistical records of meals serviced and the tracking of food invoices
Creates, maintains, and updates reports as required
Assists with seasonal program events as needed
Performs other duties as assigned