Kitchen Sanitation Supervisor

DA Brand; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Financial: Medical, dental, 3

403(b) retirement plan

Employer-paid life and disability

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission

Fitness centre access

Complimentary dining hall meals

Job summary

Deerfield Academy seeks a Kitchen Sanitation Supervisor to oversee dish room operations, ensure cleanliness, and maintain back-of-house equipment. You will supervise dish room staff and partner with food service teams to sustain a clean, efficient dining environment for students, staff and guests.

The role requires leadership, strong knowledge of sanitation and health regulations, and the ability to manage safety, inventories and schedules in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience in stewarding, kitchen operations, high‑volume stewarding or hospitality.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a food services setting.
• Experience in hotels, convention centres, hospitals, schools or large‑scale food service operations is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation, food safety and health regulations.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.

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.
• Ensure waste disposal and recycling programmes operate efficiently.
• Coordinate with culinary and food service teams to support food service operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Sanitation & safety knowledge

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The successful candidate will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Food Service, the Kitchen Sanitation Supervisor oversees daily dish room operations, kitchen cleanliness, and back‑of‑house equipment maintenance. This Kitchen Sanitation Supervisor supervises the dish room employees and collaborates closely with food services staff to support a clean, efficient, and welcoming dining environment for students, employees and guests.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Stewarding & Daily Operations

• 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.
• Ensure waste disposal and recycling programmes operate efficiently.
• Coordinate with culinary and food service teams to support food service operations.

Staff Supervision

• Supervise, train and mentor dishwashing and utility staff in proper sanitation procedures, equipment operation and safety standards.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet daily operational requirements.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Food Services to provide coaching and performance feedback to team members.
• Foster a positive, respectful and productive work environment focused on teamwork and accountability.
• Enforce departmental and institutional policies and practices among employees.
• Practice, promote and communicate safety in the workplace through own work performance to help ensure employees do the same.
• Accurately report employee time and attendance for approval by the department manager.

Safety, Sanitation & Health Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal health regulations as well as institutional food safety protocols.
• Enforce, maintain and implement sanitation and food safety procedures as needed.
• Conduct routine inspections of work areas, dishwashing machines and equipment to ensure optimal operating temperatures and identify and correct safety hazards.
• Collaborate with the Environmental Health & Safety Manager to deliver training to employees on personal protective equipment (PPE), proper chemical handling, equipment operation and general workplace safety.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) records and chemical safety programs according to institutional standards set by the Environmental Health & Safety Manager.

Inventory and Cost Control

• Monitor usage of cleaning chemicals and supplies to minimise waste.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and maintain accurate records.
• Support sustainability and cost‑saving initiatives.

Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

• High school diploma required, Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 1‑3 years’ experience in stewarding, kitchen operations, high‑volume stewarding or hospitality experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a food services setting.
• Experience in hotels, convention centres, 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 organisational 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.
• Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, confidential information.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Physical Job Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in hot, humid and fast‑paced kitchen environments.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and perform repetitive motions.

Working Conditions

• Evenings, weekends, holidays and extended shifts may be required.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, kitchen equipment and varying temperatures.
• Fast‑paced hospitality environment with frequent interaction across departments.

Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component. Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job‑related knowledge, skills and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role.

We also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including:

• Health & Financial: Medical, dental and vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan; and employer‑paid life and disability plans.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness centre access and complimentary dining hall meals.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It is expected that job duties and responsibilities will develop over time commensurate with performance.

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