Kitchen Supervisor - High Point Cafe

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

13 paid holidays

Vacation

Retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor for High Point Cafe to oversee food preparation, safety and sanitation across dining locations. You will support the Sous Chef, lead station training, and supervise staff while ensuring high quality and compliant food service operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, ServSafe certification or certification within 12 months, and at least two years of cooking/baking experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Manager ServSafe certification or obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Two years of related cooking and/or baking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff in assigned area.
• Perform general cooking and/or baking duties per guidelines and location(s).
• Lead continuous training in food preparation techniques, safety and quality control.
• Assist Sous Chef in testing and implementing new recipes to the menu.
• Assist Sous Chef with menu development.
• Ensure high food quality following regulations and taste tests for quality control.
• Perform other prep and sanitation duties as required.
• Lead the preparation of bakery and station items from scratch.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent judgment

Organization

Communication

Time management

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kitchen Supervisor - High Point Cafe

Job ID: 305317

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence,innovative research, strong community partnerships and economicopportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment thatencourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw StateUniversity is one of the 50 largest public institutions in thecountry. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue toexpand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the stateof Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, anddoctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thoughtleaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Ourentrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division Iathletics draw students from throughout the region and from morethan 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrantculture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and valuesof respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, andaccountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Weare searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State Universityin our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw,GA 30144.

Job Summary

Oversees the handling and preparation of food and performs generalcooking duties for dining halls, retail locations and/or cateringevents. Oversees food quality, safety and sanitation for theproduction area. Supports Sous Chef in execution of stationchecklists, staff oversight, maintaining high food standards andother duties related to kitchen cleanliness and organization.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in overseeing staff in assigned area
• Performs general cooking and/or baking duties per establishedguidelines and assigned location(s)
• Leads continuous training in food preparation techniques, safetyand quality control
• Assists Sous Chef in testing and implementing new recipes to themenu
• Assists Sous Chef with menu development
• Ensures a high food quality following established regulationsand guidelines, including tasting food for quality control
• Performs other preparation and sanitation duties asrequired
• Leads the preparation of bakery and station items fromscratch

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

Manager ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve(12) months of hire

Required Experience

Two (2) years of related cooking and/or baking experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Technical training in commercial food service preferred

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institutionof higher education in a related field

Culinary degree or certificate from a culinary arts program

Preferred Experience

Previous lead or supervisor experience in a restaurant or foodservice location

Previous experience in an institutional or commercialoperation

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $20.00 to $22.00 based onrelevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical,Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirementplans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visithr.kennesaw.edu/benefits

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Able to maintain a neat and professional appearance
• Able to lead by example
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meetingassigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of food service terminology
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation regulations and food handlingprocedures

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving,independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal andwritten), time management, project management and presentationskills
• Basic computer skills for applications and programs associated withthe position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in BoardPolicy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-lineat https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment OpportunityEmployer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair andrespectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, andin accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy,and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of ordiscrimination against any person because of race, color, sex(including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditionsrelated to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genderexpression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, geneticinformation, disability, or veteran or military status by anymember of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with aUniversity program or activity, or in a manner that creates ahostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information or to file a complaint under theprovisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants foremployment or admission or other third parties should contact theOffice of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202,[e-mail], or by making a report at https://diversity-kennesaw-advocategme.symplicity.com/public_report/index.php/pid081467?

Other Information

• This is a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, allfinal candidates will be required to consent to a criminalbackground investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclosecriminal record history during the initial screening process andprior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants forpositions of trust with screening results which confirm adisqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualifiedfrom employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references aspart of their application process. Some positions may requireadditional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report,credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification ofacademic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf