Kitchen Supervisor

Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe; Cass Lake (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe invites applications for a kitchen supervisor position at Cass Lake, MN. The role focuses on ensuring residents receive nutritious meals, maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions, and promoting healthy eating habits.

Responsibilities include supervising ARC cooks, training staff, managing inventory and timekeeping, and ensuring compliance with tribal policies and safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of kitchen

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year of kitchen supervisory experience is required.
• Experience cooking in a large setting is preferred.
• Native American Preference applies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high sanitation standards to prevent foodborne illness.
• Supervise and train ARC cooks; evaluate kitchen staff.
• Plan, purchase, and maintain food receiving; manage inventory.
• Ensure timekeeping for staff and document attendance and issues.
• Adhere to tribal policies and GAPP/ARC procedures.
• Maintain confidential, professional ethics at all times.

Skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service

Interfacing with others

Professional ethics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for ensuring each resident’s nutritional needs, providing a sanitary environment, and establishing good eating habits that promote healthy development and lifelong well-being.

Education Requirements and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
• Minimum one (1) year work experience in a kitchen supervisory position is required.
• Work experience cooking in a large setting is preferred.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Punctuality and good attendance is a must.
• Ability to be flexible/adaptable regarding staff changes.
• Adaptable to various environments.
• Ability to perform all functions of supervised positions.
• Able to work all work stations.
• Work cooperatively as a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with others.
• High degree of professional ethics.
• Native American Preference.
• If chemically dependent, must provide one (1) year of documented sobriety.
• Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe A&D positions.

Supervisory Duties

• Supervise, train, evaluate, and provide general guidance to ARC cooks.
• Train kitchen employees in all aspects of food preparation and presentation according to food and beverage department specifications.
• Evaluate and provide general guidance to kitchen staff.
• Ensure assigned staff utilize the electronic timekeeping system, including self.
• Approve work hours, make necessary adjustments, and document reasons for adjustments in the electronic timekeeping system for all assigned staff.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest possible sanitation standards to prevent foodborne illness to residents, guests, and employees.
• Maintain safe and sanitary kitchen equipment.
• Use safety practices including proper personal appearance (hair nets, gloves, aprons, and masks).
• Keep work area neat and orderly.
• Assist the Leech Lake Environmental Specialist in the annual health and safety survey and comply with State and Tribal recommendations.
• Maintain schedules and work organization of all employees in the kitchen area.
• Maintain proper documentation of all incidents, injuries, attendance, shortages, service issues, menu changes, and communicate to other supervisors and management staff.
• Participate in planning, problem solving, and implementation of program services while working closely with management to ensure effective delivery of services.
• Follow management recommendations for program improvements as needed.
• Operate within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe GAPP Policies and ARC Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain and track all vendor invoices and submit them for payment.
• Keep proper and accurate records of purchases, inventory, and meal counts.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date filing system for all contract information received.
• Maintain monthly records and submit reports the following month as required.
• Plan, purchase, and maintain proper receiving of food to ensure variety, quality, and cost control.
• Prepare dishes from recipes and adjust recipe quantities as needed.
• Post inspection checklists and refer to them periodically.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
• Attend required meetings, committee meetings, and in-service training.
• Demonstrate understanding of and sensitivity to Native American culture.
• Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more using proper body mechanics.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Comply with the Code of Ethics of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

All Addresses

Cass Lake , Minnesota 56633 , United States

LLBO will not discriminate in the administration of its employment policies on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, color, gender, age, disability, political preference, sex, sexual preference, or marital status.