Kitchen Supervisor & Culinary Expert: Lead Safe Meals

State of Arkansas; Benton (AR); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

The State of Arkansas, Department of Human Services, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor/Expert to oversee kitchen staff and ensure health and safety standards are met. You will guide cooking, cleaning, and storage protocols to maintain efficiency and compliance in a busy kitchen environment.

Requires at least three years in a kitchen with leadership experience and ServSafe certification within six months. The role supports a pensions, holidays, and other state benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a kitchen or food preparation environment, with at least one year in a leadership capacity.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Food Manager Certification within six months of hire.
• Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff, including cooks and food prep workers, ensuring adherence to recipes, cooking procedures, and food safety regulations.
• Manage kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating of meals, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is functioning properly and arrange for repairs or maintenance as needed.
• Monitor food storage and inventory, ensuring that food is stored at proper temperatures and used within safety guidelines.
• Conduct regular safety and sanitation checks in the kitchen to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Train kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and food storage practices.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking methods

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Supervise staff

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

The State of Arkansas, Department of Human Services, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor/Expert to oversee kitchen staff and ensure health and safety standards are met. You will guide cooking, cleaning, and storage protocols to maintain efficiency and compliance in a busy kitchen environment.

Requires at least three years in a kitchen with leadership experience and ServSafe certification within six months. The role supports a pensions, holidays, and other state benefits package.