Kitchen Sanitation Lead — Fast-Paced, Sign-On Bonus

Deerfield Academy; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition remission

Fitness center access

Complimentary dining hall meals

Job summary

Deerfield Academy is seeking a Kitchen Sanitation Supervisor to oversee daily dish room operations, maintain clean, safe kitchen spaces, and supervise utility staff.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Food Service, you will lead sanitation processes, coordinate with culinary teams, and ensure compliance with health regulations.

A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered ($500 at hire and $500 after 90 days). We offer a comprehensive benefits package in a fast-paced campus dining program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in stewarding, kitchen operations, high-volume stewarding or hospitality.
• Experience in hotels, convention centers, hospitals, schools, or large-scale food service operations is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation, food safety, and health regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and cleaning procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct daily dish room operations, including dishwashing, pot washing, and sanitation processes.
• Ensure all kitchen and food service equipment, utensils, and cookware are properly cleaned, sanitized and stored according to established standards.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas, including kitchens, storage rooms, receiving areas, waste disposal areas.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals, equipment, and small wares; notify the Dining Hall Purchasing Manager when reordering is required.
• Oversee the proper cleaning and maintenance of dishwashing machines and sanitation equipment.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office Suite

Education

High school diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Deerfield Academy is seeking a Kitchen Sanitation Supervisor to oversee daily dish room operations, maintain clean, safe kitchen spaces, and supervise utility staff.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Food Service, you will lead sanitation processes, coordinate with culinary teams, and ensure compliance with health regulations.

A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered ($500 at hire and $500 after 90 days). We offer a comprehensive benefits package in a fast-paced campus dining program.