Kitchen Supervisor - 4872

BronxWorks•New York, NY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. The Pyramid Safe Haven is a 125-bed, low-barrier shelter operated by BronxWorks for chronically street-homeless single adult men. Located in the Melrose section of the Bronx, Pyramid follows a Housing First model and provides on-site services including case management, psychiatric and medical care, substance use counseling, meals, showers, and housing placement support. Referrals are made exclusively through NYC’s Street Homeless Outreach Teams. The program focuses on building trust and engagement while supporting clients in transitioning into stable, long-term housing.

Requirements

Valid Food Protections Certificate.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Supervisory experience in a food service preferred.
Proficiency in the safe operation of all kitchen equipment and Department of Health regulations.

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates activities of food preparation, kitchen, pantry, and storeroom personnel and purchases or requisitions foodstuffs and kitchen supplies: Plans or participates in planning menus, preparing and apportioning foods, and utilizing food surpluses and leftovers.
Specifies number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage, and dessert to control portion costs.
Supervises Kitchen Assistant, to ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
Supervises Cook and tastes, smells, and observes food to ensure conformance with recipes and appearance standards.
Supervises workers engaged in inventory, storage, and distribution of foodstuffs and supplies.
Purchase food items, kitchen supplies, and equipment, or requisitions from Purchasing Agent.
Trains new workers.
Perform other duties as necessary.
May meet with staff, or client group to resolve menu inconsistencies or to plan menus for special occasions.
Perform other duties assigned by manager.