Kitchen Supervisor

Westwood-Country-Club; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Country Club in Austin, TX is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to manage à la carte food preparation, set-up and service for a fast-paced kitchen. You will ensure production meets restaurant events and buffet requirements, while maintaining health code compliance and a clean environment.

The role demands leadership, flexibility to work weekends/holidays, and the ability to train staff, coordinate with the Executive/Sous Chef and uphold the club’s high culinary standards.

Qualifications

• Two years experience preparing food/cooking in a restaurant or food service.
• Texas State Food Handlers’ Safety Certificate required.
• Strong customer service background and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute all menu items consistently and uphold high standards.
• Sign off on shift closing documents and ensure tasks are completed as directed.
• Taste and approve prepped items and store them properly.
• Ensure proper training and supervision of kitchen staff.
• Oversee ordering needs and maintain safe, sanitary food handling practices.
• Coordinate with servers/food runners to ensure timely service.

Skills

Staff supervision

Strong communication

Flexible schedule

Education

Texas State Food Handlers’ Safety Certificate

Job description

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Full Time Service Worker Austin, TX, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1132

Salary Range: $22.00 To $24.00 Hourly

JOB DESCRIPTION

Related Titles: Cook; Line Cook; Shift Leader

Reports to: Sous Chef; Executive Chef

Supervises: Kitchen hourly staff

Position Summary:

Responsible for à la carte food preparation, set-up and service. Will ensure proper production of food items required for all restaurant events and buffet set-ups. Prep for special food items as directed. Maintain a clean and sanitary environment, ensuring compliance with all local and state health codes. Enforce and abide by all policies established by the Club pertinent to the kitchen operation. This is a full-time, hourly position with occasional overtime.

Position Characteristics:

A successful Kitchen Supervisor possesses a positive attitude, strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. He/she is a dedicated culinary professional, a quick learner and able to successfully work in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Needs to be familiar with all activities of the kitchen to successfully prepare and cook food properly and ensure the Club’s high standards. This position requires taking, following, and at times, giving direction and must be professional and courteous while interacting with all staff. Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work weekends and most holidays.

Essential Job Functions:*including but not limited to*

• Expertly execute menu all menu items consistently and ensure team members do the same.
• Sign off on all shift closing document requirements and ensure all tasks have been executed to the expectations set forth by the Executive Chef and Sous Chef including but not limited to: production items, station shutdown tasks, deep cleaning requirements, special projects, etc.
• Taste and sign off on all prepped items done during the shift by all team members and ensure they are put away correctly.
• Ensure proper training of all team members.
• Executing ordering needs required by the leadership.
• Consistently follow and enforce safe/sanitary food handling practices.
• Ensure effective communication flows throughout the line during service
• Maintain ticket times established by the leadership team
• Effectively run inside the expo station when required and coordinate with servers and food runners to ensure food leaves organized and in a timely manner
• Ensure workstations are clean as well as equipment.
• Perform all other job-related duties/tasks as assigned by the Executive and/or Sous Chef

Additional Responsibilities and Job Requirements:

• Be courteous, friendly, positive, and professional at all times.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Show initiative and enthusiasm in assisting members and staff while maintaining a professional manner.
• Ability to give and follow directions.
• Use discretion, work independently and/or as a team; lead/supervise staff.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Must have a flexible schedule, personal vehicle, and be available to work weekends and most holidays.
• Assist with menu item creation for specials and any other requests given by leadership
• Assist with schedule writing

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

At least two years experience preparing food/cooking in a restaurant and/or food service environment. Have a strong customer service background. Requires a Texas State Food Handlers’ Safety Certificate

Appearance and Grooming:

All employees are required to follow the guidelines set forth by the associate handbook regarding proper workplace appearance. Employees must adhere to their department’s specific uniform requirements.

Language Skills:

Must speak and read in English. Must be able to listen, give, and follow directions; speak clearly and concisely to maintain proper, effective communication with staff and club members.

• Possess excellent communication skills, speaking and reading English.

Reasoning Abilities:

Work quickly and accurately, both independently and as a part of a team. Exercise good judgment, perform detailed tasks; understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.

Physical Demands:

This position routinely requires sitting, standing, walking, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, holding, twisting, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift at least fifty pounds. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and work in a hot, humid, and sometimes loud environment for long periods of time. Must be able to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work expected to be performed for this role at Westwood Country Club. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. All job requirements are subject to possible modifications and will be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of other employees. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties when requested by their supervisor, in compliance with federal and state laws. The listed requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Employees must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.