Kitchen Supervisor

Wc Br; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,309 - 38,214; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Education Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Free Meal

Paid Holidays

Free gym and pool access

Free parking

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Job summary

Wc Br in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee kitchen shifts and ensure food preparation meets standards. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring compliance with food safety, and maintaining kitchen organization.

The ideal candidate has a culinary background with three years of experience and at least one year of leadership experience. Benefits include paid time off, education assistance, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in commercial or related volume food preparation.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• ServSafe certified or ability to become certified upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned kitchen shifts and directs cooks.
• Ensures compliance with labeling and food storage requirements.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in culinary arts

Job description

The Kitchen Supervisor is a working shift lead responsible for overseeing assigned kitchen shifts and for the preparation of a wide variety of menu items following established recipes and procedures to ensure that all food products meet departmental standards and resident expectations.

The starting pay range for this position is $20.55 to $27.74 depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and oversees assigned kitchen shifts, directing cooks and utility staff to ensure smooth, on‑time production and service for restaurants, buffets, care areas, and banquets.
• Authorized to open and close the kitchen; completes all opening and closing checklists and checks out cooks at the end of shift.
• Ensures compliance with all labeling and dating requirements; verifies that all food products are properly wrapped, labeled, dated, stored, and rotated (FIFO).
• Ensures all temperature logs, sanitation logs, and related documentation are completed accurately and kept up to date for all assigned areas.
• Maintains overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including workstations, walk‑ins, freezers, and dry storage.
• Prepares and directs preparation of regular and special diet foods according to prescribed menus and recipes.
• Assists with physical inventories and ordering as needed, including entering counts and maintaining accurate records.
• Assists with job training for new associates and coaches cooks on safety, sanitary, and food preparation requirements.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent education required; Associate’s degree in culinary arts or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in commercial, institutional, or related volume food preparation.
• Minimum of one year of lead or supervisory experience in a culinary environment preferred.
• ServSafe certified (food handlers or managers course), or ability to complete certification upon hire.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off package
• Education Program to offer financial assistance with education costs
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Free Meal while working
• Paid Holidays
• Free gym and pool access
• Free parking
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits