Central Kitchen Supervisor

Ian's Pizza; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with $0 deductible

PTO & sick leave

Retirement with 3% match

Flexible schedules

Free shift meals

Referral bonus $250

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Ian's Pizza is seeking Kitchen Supervisors for the Commissary Kitchen in Madison, WI. This role supports our high-volume production, oversees shift work, production quality, and daily staffing to keep multiple Wisconsin locations running smoothly. Part-time and full-time positions available.

Expect hands-on duties, safety standards, training and collaboration with a fun, fast-paced team. Competitive hourly pay $18–$20 plus shift premiums; benefits include health insurance, PTO, retirement match,

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in production kitchen or catering.
• Cross-trained in all production kitchen positions (prep, meat/sauce production, delivery, dishwashing).
• Ability to train and motivate staff to high standards.
• Stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for long periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 30 lbs frequently.
• Reliable transportation for early start times.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shifts to ensure accurate, timely production and order fulfillment.
• Direct and delegate work to staff while managing staffing levels and labor costs.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, stocking, and organization at all stations.
• Prepare sauces, dressings, meats, and vegetables for restaurant locations with accurate labeling.
• Track employee performance on shift using digital tools (Docs/Sheets/Gmail) and participate in leadership meetings.
• Work side by side with the team in a high-volume production kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen production

Team training

Food safety basics

Physical stamina

Lifting 30–50 lbs

Tools

Ovens

Knives

Kitchen equipment

Job description

$18-$20/hour to join the behind-the-scenes magic at our Commissary Kitchen in Madison, WI!

The Commissary Kitchen, or Food Lab, is a high-volume food production facility on Madison's east side that serves all of our Wisconsin restaurant locations. We're hiring part-time and full-time Kitchen Supervisors to join the team!

Why You'll Love Working Here

Whether you dream of growth and development, are trying out new careers, or just seeing where life takes you, Ian's is the place to be!

• $18/hour starting with an additional $2/hour for any PM shifts (12pm-8pm) and Saturday shifts (6am-2pm).
• Amazing health insurance benefits with $0 deductibles and low out of pocket maximums.
• PTO, sick leave, and retirement benefits with up to 3% match for all.
• Flexible schedules and free shift meals.
• $250 when your referral joins our team.
• Join an inclusive, supportive crew committed to the Big Five - Dependability, Awareness, Connection, Generosity, and Effort.

Kitchen Supervisor Job Duties and Expectations

You’ll oversee all aspects of the shifts you are on, ensuring accurate and timely production, product quality, order fulfillment, produce ordering, and staffing. You direct and delegate work to general staff members, while also maintaining proper staffing and cut/add labor as appropriate. You ensure each station is following standards for food safety, product quality, cleanliness, and stocking/organization.

You’ll work side by side with your team! You’ll prepare sauces, dressings, meats, and vegetables for our restaurant locations while ensuring accurate packaging and labeling. We have a high standard for cleanliness and quality, so you’ll need to follow instructions and protocols carefully and train and hold others accountable to do the same.

As far as administrative tasks, you need to track the ongoing development of employee performance on shift, use store administrative/organizational tools such as Google Docs, Sheets and Gmail, and attend Team and Lab Leadership meetings.

This is a high-volume production kitchen - be ready to do things like prepare and grill pounds of chicken for hours! The team will support you and add some fun along the way. We pinky promise!

Kitchen Supervisor Job Requirements

If you’re a team player who brings high effort and a positive attitude to every shift, we want to hear from you!

• Must have 1+ years of experience working in a production kitchen or catering.
• Cross-trained in, or have a solid understanding of, all production kitchen positions: fresh prep, meat and sauce production, delivery, and dishwashing.
• Able to train and motivate people through training and hold them accountable to high standards for quality and consistency.
• Able to work independently, comfortable with routine, repetitive tasks.
• Able to stand, walk, be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 30lbs regularly and 50lbs on occasion.
• Able to tolerate touching and being around allergens such as gluten, dairy, eggs, etc.
• Comfortable using ovens, knives, kitchen tools, and other equipment.
• Comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures.
• Comfortable working and communicating in loud, fast-paced working environments.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for early start times.
• Must be 18+ years old to apply.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (IDs required at Orientation).

Kitchen Supervisor Scheduling

The Commissary Kitchen operates Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 6AM - 8PM and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays from 6AM - 2PM.

Ideal supervisor candidates will be available to work 1-2 afternoon shifts per week (12PM - 8PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays) and 2 Saturday shifts per month (6AM - 2PM).

Part and Full Time positions are available!

We're located at 802 Walsh Road, Madison, WI, 53714.