Kitchen Supervisor

Q Casino + Resort; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Q Casino + Resort Island Social Kitchen & Bar is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily food production and staff supervision in a busy dining environment. You will taste, test and ensure quality, manage buffet setups, and partner with the Executive Chef on menus and schedules.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in culinary roles, 1–2 years in a supervisory capacity, and hold a culinary/hospitality certificate.

Qualifications

• 2 years culinary arts/hospitality certificate.
• 2-4 years previous experience.
• 1-2 years management/supervisory experience.
• Sanitation certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and supervision of kitchen operations.
• Supervise food production and buffet set-up.
• Assist with menu planning and staff scheduling.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and training.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards are met.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Decision making

Team leadership

Education

Culinary arts / hospitality certificate

Tools

Ovens

Meat slicer

Grill

Fryers

Steamers

Job description

Q CASINO + RESORTISLAND SOCIAL KITCHEN + BARKitchen SupervisorBASIC FUNCTIONOversee the production of all foods on the property. Supervise the kitchen activities in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSReports to: Executive ChefSupervises:CooksDishwashersSPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises food production and buffet set-up.Tests prepared foods by tasting and smelling items.Controls food waste by utilization of leftovers.Supervises sanitation procedures by kitchen staff.Assists Executive Chef with menu planning.Assists with scheduling of employees.Maintains all kitchen equipment to avoid breakdowns.Assists Executive Chef with weekly staff meetings.Participates in weekly sales and management meetings.Assists with interviewing, hiring, and training of new staff members.EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE2 years culinary arts/hospitality certificate.2-4 years previous experience1-2 years management/supervisory experience.Sanitation certificate required.STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCEGood oral communications skills.Good written communication skills.Decision making ability to properly supervise department.Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation.MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to lift/move up to 20 lbs.Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.Ability to use kitchen equipment in a repetitive motion.WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONSInside kitchen environment.Loud noise levels present due to equipment.Work around kitchen equipment such as ovens and cutlery utensils.Working conditions are exposed to cigarette smoke.EQUIPMENT AND TOOLSGeneral office equipmentKnivesOvensMeat slicerGrillFryersSteamersOther