Full-Time Kitchen Supervisor

Weavers Way Co-op•Ambler, PA

About The Position

Weavers Way Co-op is a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative guided by a People-Planet-Profit philosophy. It works to strengthen the local community, support local food vendors, and promote sustainability. The Kitchen Supervisor supports the Prepared Foods Department at the Ambler location and helps lead kitchen operations, staff, production, and customer service. This is a full-time hourly position. The posting describes an anticipated schedule of 35+ hours per week and states that candidates are expected to work 40 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed. Starting pay is $21 per hour.

Requirements

Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-op.
Expected to work 40 hours per week; the position is described as full-time and anticipated to be 35+ hours per week.
Availability to work weekends and evenings as needed; occasional holidays may also be required.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision, solve complex problems, and multitask.
Specialized skills, including commercial knife handling and proficiency operating commercial kitchen equipment.
Advanced culinary knowledge.
Computer skills needed 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 an interest in teaching and mentoring staff.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Time-management skills to balance multiple priorities.
Must be, or become upon hiring, a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op.

Responsibilities

Foster a collaborative team environment, identify operational challenges with staff, develop solutions, and support continuous improvement.
Support employee engagement, operational excellence, and a positive workplace culture while managing changing priorities and business needs.
Assist the Kitchen Manager with labor scheduling and operational coverage, including staffing changes, absences, and vacations.
Participate in training and developing new department staff.
Lead or participate in daily huddles and serve as shift leader as needed.
Promote collaboration across departments.
Lead and support Prepared Foods operations and help implement new initiatives and responsibilities.
Meet with the Kitchen Manager and/or culinary director to establish standard operating procedures and 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 serve as shift leader.
Participate in recipe development and costing.
Prepare foods and catering items according to daily operations lists and established recipes; package and label items for sale.
Ensure product labels are accurate, complete, and 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 deliveries comply with kitchen receiving policies and procedures.
Manage prepared foods inventory and maintain accurate receiving logs, waste sheets, and temperature-control logs.
Assist with quarterly inventories and promote the department’s financial goals.
Obtain Food Safety Certification and maintain in-depth knowledge of the store HACCP plan.
Maintain cleaning schedules and assign side work.
Prepare for Montgomery County health inspections and follow procedures to support satisfactory inspection results.
Follow Weavers Way policies and procedures and attend departmental and all-staff meetings as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.