Kitchen Supervisor, FT

The Marcus Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a vibrant kitchen environment as a Kitchen Supervisor. This role involves overseeing kitchen associates, ensuring food quality, and maintaining high operational standards. You'll be responsible for food preparation, staff scheduling, and inventory management while fostering positive relationships within the team. We seek a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and a passion for culinary excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and grow in your culinary career.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a lead cook in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and supervise staff.
• Prepare food items according to standard recipes and maintain quality.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Food Safety Standards

Interpersonal Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Program

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Food Processors

Job description

Broad Description of Duties:

The Kitchen Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the training and supervision of kitchen associates while actively supporting hot/cold food production and ensuring high operational standards of quality, food preparation guidelines and care are maintained.

This position reports to the Kitchen Manager.

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Oversee and supervises daily line operation.
• Prepare all food items for banquet and restaurant use according to standard recipes.
• Visually inspects and samples all food for proper taste, color combination and overall presentation to maintain appeal.
• Schedule appropriate number of staff according to daily needs for banquet functions, theatre show times, and weekly forecasts.
• Maintain kitchen inventory and order as needed and follow storing stand maintain product freshness.
• Perform daily duties including maintaining the open and closing checklist as well as other special projects.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with cost control as it relates to waste and count.
• Communicate with management on all aspects of the kitchen including: staff issues, disciplinary issues, inventory, repair and maintenance and any other kitchen concerns.
• Maintain positive relationships with management and kitchen associates.
• An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Practice and enforce appropriate hand hygiene and glove use when necessary during food preparation activities, such as between handling raw meat and other foods, to prevent cross-contamination.
• Enforce that all food safety requirements as it relates to food preparation, handling and storing is followed by all kitchen associates.

*The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point;
• Must be detail orientated, have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced kitchen environment;
• 2-3 years as a lead cook experience;
• Above average working knowledge of accepted safety and sanitation standards;
• Extensive experience with slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.;
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes;
• Possess strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Willing and motivated to learn new skills, tasks, and software systems to meet the changing demands of the industry;
• Ability to work long hours;
• Ability to stay calm under pressure or during difficult situations

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. while moving kitchen/cooking or concession items in bulk or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Work is performed in a theater, kitchen and office environment. The noise level is usually moderate with an occasional loud environment. Wearing a face mask is required during scheduled working hours. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

License or Certification Required:

Ability to obtain any government and hospitality required license or certificate. Example: State Health Card Permit, Local Food Service/Handling Permit, State Liquor Service Permit, etc

Education Required:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred;
• Culinary or apprenticeship program preferred

Marcus Theatres is an equal opportunity employer.We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.We are committed to non-discrimination in our hiring and employment practices in accordance with all applicable laws.

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