Position Title |
Kitchen Manager |
Reports To |
Director of Food Services |
FLSA Status |
Non-Exempt |
Summary |
This individual will ensure that meals are prepared according to menu plans and instruct staff and residents in food handling, preparation, and service. |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties. |
- Control inventories of food and equipment and report shortages to designated personnel. Purchase or requisition supplies and equipment needed to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.
- Adhere to and train workers in food preparation, service, sanitation, and safety procedures. Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service and complete disciplinary write-ups, as needed.
- Direct activities of one or more workers (cooks, volunteers, and residents that are assigned to kitchen. Specify food portions and courses, production and time sequences, and workstation and equipment arrangements.
- Supervise and participate in kitchen and dining area distribution and cleaning activities. Assist in preparing and serving meals. Wash and sanitize dishes.
- Plan menus, taking advantage of foods in season, local availability, and GCFD Allocation. Estimate ingredients and supplies required to prepare recipes.
- Cook food in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served (batch cooking). Bakes breads and pastries. Cut meat, poultry, and fish
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REQUIRED SKILLS:
To perform the job successfully, applicants should demonstrate the following skills. |
- Knowledge of general principles and approaches for providing food services.
- Knowledge of best practices for team management and supervision.
- Ability to:
- Maintain professional composure in emotional and complex situations.
- Maintain organized workspace and documentation.
- Perform work duties with limited supervision.
- Work in an environment with frequent periods of moderate to loud noise.
- Stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Basic math and accounting skills (for managing inventory, making purchases, and creating recipe estimates).
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: |
Education |
AAS, CC certification, or equivalent experience. Education and training in food management, culinary preparation, or food service preferred. |
Certificates/Licenses |
Food Service Sanitation Certificate required |
Experience |
2+ years of food service experience. 1+ year of supervisory or management experience. |
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