Kitchen Supervisor & Expert — Lead Food Safety & Ops

State of Arkansas; Warren (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

State of Arkansas is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor/Expert at the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center in Warren, AR. The role oversees kitchen staff and ensures meals are prepared to strict health and safety standards while leading cooking, cleaning, and storage operations.

The position requires leadership experience in a kitchen environment, ServSafe Food Manager certification within six months of hire, and a commitment to cost control and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a kitchen or food preparation environment, with at least one year in a leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff, including cooks and food prep workers, ensuring adherence to recipes 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 proper temperatures and safe shelf life of ingredients.
• Conduct regular safety and sanitation checks in the kitchen to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Supervise staff by interviewing, recommending hires/fires, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating performance.
• Assist with budget tracking, expense reporting, and revenue monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with Arkansas food safety, alcohol service, and labor laws.
• Train kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and food storage practices.
• Assist in menu planning and portion control to minimize waste and ensure cost-effective meal service.

Job description

State of Arkansas is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor/Expert at the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center in Warren, AR. The role oversees kitchen staff and ensures meals are prepared to strict health and safety standards while leading cooking, cleaning, and storage operations.

The position requires leadership experience in a kitchen environment, ServSafe Food Manager certification within six months of hire, and a commitment to cost control and regulatory compliance.