Culinary Supervisor: Lead Kitchen, Training & Quality

SUNY Geneseo; Town of Geneseo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness

Retirement savings with employer match

Life/Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Complimentary dining at on-campus din/

Career growth opportunities

Uniform and shoe allowances

Job summary

SUNY Geneseo’s Campus Auxiliary Services is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations, assist in menu planning, recipe testing, and event staffing. You will train back-of-house staff, ensure food quality, manage ordering and production, and coordinate events from start to finish.

The role emphasizes delivering a high-quality culinary experience, supervising staff, and maintaining safe, compliant kitchen practices on campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• One year of culinary experience required.
• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college/technical school preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct staff, assign work and monitor progress.
• Coach staff and provide timely feedback to support learning.
• Maintain sanitation and safety across kitchen and service areas.
• Ensure proper production techniques, portioning, and leftovers handling.
• Oversee meal service to maintain quality and consistency.
• Identify process improvements and implement efficiency changes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong leader

Problem-solving

Customer service

Business acumen

Education

High school diploma/GED

Culinary experience

Associate degree preferred

Job description

SUNY Geneseo’s Campus Auxiliary Services is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations, assist in menu planning, recipe testing, and event staffing. You will train back-of-house staff, ensure food quality, manage ordering and production, and coordinate events from start to finish.

The role emphasizes delivering a high-quality culinary experience, supervising staff, and maintaining safe, compliant kitchen practices on campus.