Kitchen Supervisor

ASM Global; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Legends Global at Mohegan Arena is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to manage prep and line cooks, ensuring timely, sanitary food production and adherence to safety standards. The role requires leadership in a high‑pressure kitchen and strong organizational skills.

This part‑time position at Mohegan Arena involves supervising staff, maintaining product quality, and collaborating with the Executive Chef to meet event needs while following safety policies and training requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
• MS Excel and Word proficiency.
• ServeSafe certification preferred, not required.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays; reliable transportation.
• Pass HireRight background check; comply with safety policies and training.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Line Cooks and Prep Cooks ensuring proper setup and breakdown.
• Ensures all food items are covered, dated, and properly stored.
• Ensures goods are stocked before each event and used with proper tools.
• Closes the kitchen correctly following the station checklist.
• Maintains tidy storage areas and proper product storage.
• Returns used utensils to appropriate areas.
• Assists with duties assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading and writing

Education

ServSafe certification preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Kitchen Supervisor

COMPANY:

Legends Global

DEPARTMENT:

Food and Beverage

FACILITY:

Mohegan Arena @ Casey Plaza

REPORTS TO:

Executive Chef

FLSA:

Part-Time, Hourly/Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the preparation of food in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner. The Kitchen Supervisor must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. The Kitchen Supervisor must also be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat and stress in a kitchen environment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises Line Cooks and Prep Cooks ensuring proper set-up and break-down of service areas
• Ensures that all food items are covered, dated, and correctly stored
• Ensures that all goods are stocked before each event and uses food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
• Closes the kitchen correctly following the checklist for kitchen stations
• Makes sure that all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored correctly
• Returns used food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
• Assists with all duties assigned by the Executive Chef
• Performs other duties as assigned

WORK CONTACTS:

Daily contact with Executive Chef, Food & Beverage Director, Premium Services Manager, Warehouse Coordinator, and all other Food and Beverage and Arena employees

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In the absence of the Executive Chef, this position has responsibilities of the kitchen operation, along with opening and closing the kitchen. The Kitchen Supervisor advises the Executive Chef of any food issues and ensures that all kitchen staff have clocked in and out for their shift. The Kitchen Supervisor also mentors employees to better service standards through setting good examples and practices.

PHYISCAL EFFORT:

This position requires moderate physical efforts to include, but not limited to, standing, carrying, bending stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing, and lift up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works mostly in the main kitchen and possibly assisting with the concession stand cooking areas. May be exposed to noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Most possess at least 2 years previous culinary experience
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Must possess excellent organizational, planning, communication and inter-personal skills.
• Must possess the ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
• Must possess computer skills to include MS Excel and Word programs.
• ServeSafe certification preferred, not required.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team
• Must be able to undertake and complete multiple tasks
• Must possess the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays and have reliable transportation
• Must practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations, and complete any company-wide safety training and any additional job specific training
• Must pass a HireRight Background Check in accordance with company policy
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position

This job description portrays in general terms the type and level(s) of work performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive or to represent specific duties of any one incumbent. The knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training. The company reserves the rights to modify, supplement, delete, or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in the position description, in the company’s sole and absolute discretion. Duties other than those expressly specified may be assigned from time to time.

Legends Global/Mohegan Arena is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.