Culinary Lead & Kitchen Operations Supervisor

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid state holidays

Maternity leave

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment seeks a Kitchen Supervisor/Expert in Benton, AR to lead kitchen staff, enforce recipes, safety, and quality control across meal preparation and service.

You will supervise cooks and prep workers, manage inventories, ensure safe storage, train staff, and uphold sanitation standards while collaborating with departments to optimize cost and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in kitchen/food prep, with 1 year in a leadership role.
• Must obtain ServSafe Food Manager Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Education/experience may be substituted per Qualifications Review Committee.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cooks and prep staff ensuring recipes, procedures, and food safety compliance.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, plating, and consistency of meals.
• Ensure equipment functionality and arrange maintenance as needed.
• Monitor storage temperatures and waste, maintaining safety guidelines.
• Conduct safety and sanitation checks to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Interview, hire/fire recommendations, assign and review staff performance.
• Assist with inventories, food cost tracking and waste reduction.
• Support budget tracking, expense reporting, and revenue monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with Arkansas food safety, alcohol service, and labor laws.
• Train staff on cooking techniques, safety protocols, and storage practices.
• Assist in menu planning and portion control to minimize waste.
• Maintain clean, organized food preparation areas ready for use.

Skills

Food safety

Leadership

Staff training

Communication

Education

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment seeks a Kitchen Supervisor/Expert in Benton, AR to lead kitchen staff, enforce recipes, safety, and quality control across meal preparation and service.

You will supervise cooks and prep workers, manage inventories, ensure safe storage, train staff, and uphold sanitation standards while collaborating with departments to optimize cost and compliance.