Full-Time Kitchen Supervisor

Weavers Way Co-op•Ambler, PA

About The Position

Weavers Way Co-op is seeking a dependable, driven Kitchen Supervisor to support the Prepared Foods Department in Ambler. This full-time, hourly position is expected to involve 40 hours per week and requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed. The Kitchen Supervisor supports kitchen leadership and operations, staff development, food production and service, inventory and purchasing, and safety and compliance. The role helps advance the co-op’s People-Planet-Profit philosophy and its mission of supporting the local community, local food vendors, and the people and planet around it.

Requirements

Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-op.
Expected to work 40 hours per week.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed; occasional holidays may also be required.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision and to solve complex problems and multitask.
Specialized skills, including commercial knife handling and proficient operation of commercial kitchen equipment.
Advanced culinary knowledge.
Computer skills necessary for assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Strong communication skills with supervisors, staff, and co-op members.
Ability to work well in a team setting.
Knowledge of prepared foods and enthusiasm for food.
Staff development skills and interest in teaching and mentoring staff.
Time-management skills to balance multiple priorities.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Be a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op or become one upon hiring.

Responsibilities

Foster a collaborative team environment, identify challenges with staff, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
Support employee engagement, operational excellence, and a positive workplace culture while managing changing priorities and business needs.
Address operational challenges and improvement opportunities with department leadership and staff.
Assist the Kitchen Manager with labor scheduling and operational support to maintain appropriate staffing, department coverage, service standards, and labor cost objectives.
Participate in training and developing new department staff.
Lead daily huddles, serve as Shift Leader as needed, and promote collaboration across departments.
Lead and support Prepared Foods operations, take ownership of department priorities, and help implement new initiatives and responsibilities.
Meet with the Kitchen Manager and/or culinary director as needed to determine standard operating procedures that support sales and productivity goals.
Participate in operational procedures with the Kitchen Manager, including ordering, scheduling, time-off requests, food safety, and commissary production.
Coordinate production for catering and commissary assignments and act as shift leader.
Participate in recipe development and costing.
Produce prepared foods and catering according to daily operation lists and established recipes; package and label items for sale and ensure labels accurately list all ingredients.
Stock display cases and maintain hot and cold bars, rotating and discounting products when applicable.
Resolve customer concerns and support a positive customer experience.
Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate equipment repairs, purchasing needs, and vendor communications with the Kitchen Manager and/or Store Manager.
Follow purchasing procedures and ensure products meet specifications and are received in the correct unit count, weight, and condition in accordance with kitchen receiving policies.
Manage prepared foods inventory and maintain accurate receiving logs, waste sheets, and temperature-control logs.
Assist with quarterly inventories and understand and promote department financial goals.
Obtain Food Safety Certification and maintain in-depth knowledge of the store HACCP plan.
Ensure cleaning schedules are maintained and side work is assigned.
Prepare for Montgomery County health inspections and ensure procedures for satisfactory inspections are followed.
Follow Weavers Way policies and procedures and attend departmental and all-staff meetings as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.