395 Kitchen Supervisor

Cedar Lakes Casino; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leech Lake Gaming seeks an experienced kitchen supervisor to ensure high-quality food preparation and service across shifts. You will train staff, manage sanitation, and coordinate with dining room teams to deliver consistent guest experiences.

The role requires at least two years of supervisory kitchen experience, strong communication, and knowledge of federal/state sanitation guidelines. Flexible shifts and a 24/7 operation are described in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary coursework encouraged.
• Minimum two years of supervisory kitchen experience.
• Must meet Tribal/State licensing requirements and pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Train kitchen staff in all aspects of food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain sanitation standards to prevent foodborne illness for guests and employees.
• Schedule and organize kitchen staff across all stations.
• Interface with dining room staff to ensure effective guest service at all times.
• Understand and perform proper delegation with all supporting staff.
• Conduct daily inspections of all food service areas and maintain product knowledge.

Skills

Food quality standards

Sanitation guidelines

Communication skills

Independent work

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary coursework

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for maintaining quality food preparation and service to guests and employees during his/her assigned shift

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Has the ability to perform all functions of supervised positions.
• Trains kitchen employees in all aspects of food preparation and presentation according to food & beverage department specifications.
• Maintains the highest possible sanitation standards to prevent food borne illness to guests and employees.
• Maintains schedules and working organization of all employees in the kitchen areas
• Able to work all stations effectively
• Maintains knowledge of the location of all products associated with the food service operations and general knowledge of the stocking and ordering process
• Maintains proper documentation of all incidents, injuries, attendance, shortages, service issues, menu changes and communicate to other supervisors and management staff
• Interfaces with dining room staff to ensure effective guest service at all times
• Understands and performs proper delegation effectively with all supporting staff members to ensure that all assigned duties are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Conducts daily inspections of all food service areas..
• Maintains knowledge of all events in the property as a whole.
• Attends and/or facilitates all mandatory meetings and training.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Is sensitive to Native American Culture.
• Operates within the parameters of the Leech Lake Gaming Human Resource Policy, Departmental Policy Manual and all Tribal Internal Controls (TICs), and all other applicable regulations.
• Secures the assets of Leech Lake Gaming and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of food quality standards
• Buffet, full service, catering and room service experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of food service equipment and utensils.
• Knowledge of federal and state sanitation guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically capable of remaining on feet for long periods of time.
• Subject to internal working conditions, including a smoking environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS

Education Required: High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency (GED)

Education Preferred: Culinary coursework

Experience: Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in a professional kitchen environment

Computer Skills: basic computer experience

Certificates & Licenses: Must meet Tribal/State compact licensing requirements, pass criminal background check and submit to drug testing.

About the Organization Leech Lake Gaming is a growing enterprise and a leader in the area of employment with unsurpassed benefits. Our high energy, high volume atmosphere offers a fun and exciting working environment. In addition we have the ability to provide flexible scheduling as we are a 24/7 company. We look forward to you joining the team!

Grade 8

Shift Various Shifts

KEY Status Non-Key Position

Hiring Manager: Becky Latvala

Salary $35,880 - $48,110

This position is currently accepting applications.