Kitchen Operations Lead: Training, Inventory & Quality

Harmons Grocery; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmons Grocery in Salt Lake City is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to support the Kitchen Manager in upholding quality standards and profitability. This role trains new associates, oversees production and inventory, and ensures exceptional customer service daily.

The position requires strong organizational and leadership skills, a current Food Handler’s Permit, and the ability to plan schedules and manage labor goals. Weekend/evening shifts and a positive, mission-driven attitude are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Two years of kitchen experience preferred.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit.
• Ability to manage production, inventory, and scheduling.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Integrity, team focus, and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures.
• Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services Harmons’ Kitchen provides.
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the Kitchen.
• Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items.
• Ensures the Kitchen is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance.
• Delivers excellent customer service to all customers.
• Ordering product and creating production sheets to meet the needs of Harmons’ Kitchen based on past and projected sales.
• Active member of the Safety Committee which helps ensure the safety of both customers and associates.
• Completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Sets a professional and positive example to others.
• Communicates openly and frequently with Store Director and Director of Kitchen Operations.
• Ensures company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity are maintained.
• Teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team.
• Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement; assesses associate performance and influences promotion, discipline, etc.
• Writing the Kitchen schedule to ensure coverage and meet labor goals.
• Quarterly inventory of all Kitchen products.

Skills

Customer service

Training & mentoring

Team leadership

Communication

Inventory planning

Scheduling

Policy interpretation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Harmons Grocery in Salt Lake City is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to support the Kitchen Manager in upholding quality standards and profitability. This role trains new associates, oversees production and inventory, and ensures exceptional customer service daily.

The position requires strong organizational and leadership skills, a current Food Handler’s Permit, and the ability to plan schedules and manage labor goals. Weekend/evening shifts and a positive, mission-driven attitude are required.