Chief Cook

ServiceSource, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and family

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition Assistance

Generous paid time-off

Job summary

ServiceSource, Inc. is seeking an experienced Food Service Supervisor to manage daily operations in the food service department, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. You will direct preparation and serving of meals, schedule tasks, and supervise staff.

You will enforce HACCP procedures, train personnel, and coordinate with the Project Manager on improvements. A high school diploma or GED, at least five years in food service with two in supervision, and ServSafe Manager certification (or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least five years’ experience in food service, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
• ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain high standards in food handling, serving, cleaning, and sanitation.
• Establish and follow SOPs to maintain consistency of services.
• Make recommendations to the Project Manager for changes in service, personnel, equipment and controls.
• Evaluate work activities to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Supervise orientation and training of all food service personnel.
• Keep immediate superior informed of problems and take corrective action as appropriate.
• Conduct facility inspections and oversee requisitioning of equipment and supplies.
• Monitor performance of subcontractors and consultants for contractual compliance.
• Assist team with prepping and cooking large quantities when needed.
• Ensure HACCP procedures and forms are properly completed.

Skills

Food service supervision

Staff training

HACCP knowledge

Education

High school diploma / GED

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

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Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel in the Food Service department and performs one or both of the following duties: directs and participates in the preparation and serving of meals; determining timing and sequence of operations required to meet serving times: inspects serving tools and equipment for cleanliness and proper storage of food, plan or assist in planning of meals and taking inventory of stores and equipment.

Job Summary

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

Primary Duties

• Establish and maintain high standards in food handling, serving, cleaning, and sanitation.
• Establish and follow standard operation procedures to maintain consistency of services performed.
• Make recommendations to the Project Manager for changes in service, personnel, equipment and/or controls which will improve services to the customer.
• Evaluate all assignees work activities as a base for developing more informative data for management decision making, increased efficiency and/or reduced cost.
• Supervise the orientation and training of all food service personnel to maximize productivity and their work potential and permit promotion from within as the needs of the operation and company may require.

Additional Responsibilities

• Keep immediate superior fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance promptly and take necessary corrective action where appropriate or suggest alternative courses of action.
• Evaluate on a continuing basis the work performance of assigned personnel as the basis for individual counseling to improve work performance or commendation where justified.
• Responsible for the development and recommendation of operational objectives.
• Conduct or oversee facility inspections.
• Oversee the requisitioning of equipment and supplies.
• Monitor performance of subcontractors and consultants to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with key base personnel and contracting officers.
• Assist team at times with prepping and cooking large quantities of food.
• Make sure all HACCP procedures are being followed and all HACCP/Temp forms are filled out correctly.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Certifications

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• At least five (5) years’ experience, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory role of a similar project and three (3) years general experience preferred.
• ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain within six months required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interest in training and coaching.
• Ability to fill-in for any kitchen position.
• Commitment to quality service and food and beverage knowledge.
• Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment, including stoves and refrigeration.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be med by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What We Offer – for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include:

Because ServiceSource hires the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information