Job Summary

• Supervise, coordinate and participate in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food.
• Ensure all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
• Supervise hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Ensure proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Track food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Receive and inspect product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Help select and develop recipes and menus.

• Red Seal Certification.
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• Three years of kitchen management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.