Kitchen Supervisor

Legends Global; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Legends Global at Mohegan Arena is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee food preparation in a fast-paced arena environment. You will lead line cooks and prep staff, ensure proper food handling, and maintain clean, organized service areas.

The role requires 2+ years of culinary experience, strong communication, and the ability to multitask with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary experience required
• Strong reading, writing and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, planning and interpersonal abilities
• MS Excel and Word proficiency
• ServeSafe certification preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays; reliable transportation
• Must pass HireRight Background Check

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

Skills

Culinary experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Planning & organization

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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 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.