Kitchen Supervisor | Highmark Stadium

Legends Hospitality, LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Job summary

Legends Hospitality, LLC is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor in Buffalo, New York. This role is responsible for efficiently producing menu items while ensuring adherence to food safety standards and company specifications.

The ideal candidate will have strong time management and organizational skills, and must be able to handle physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs. Competitive salary starts at $24/hour. Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Must attain required food safety certifications prior to working events.
• Elevated time management, organizational, and prioritization skills required.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Produce all assigned menu items efficiently while maintaining sanitation standards.
• Guide cooks on recipe techniques and proper execution of menu items.
• Oversee and ensure proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Food safety regulations knowledge

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

ServSafe Allergens and Food Handler Certification

Job description

The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for producing all assigned menu items in an efficient and consistent manner while following Legends’ specifications, recipes, and technique, and maintaining sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for comprehensive knowledge of all recipes and ensures all menu items are prepared according to established recipes and specifications.
• Assists and guides cooks on recipes, techniques, portioning, plating, and proper execution of menu items.
• Oversees and ensures proper use, cleaning, sanitation and safe operation of all kitchen equipment including ovens, ranges, grills, fryers, steamers, mixers, slicers, refrigeration units and small wares.
• Supervises food cooking, preparation and assembly to ensure quality standards, consistency, presentation and timely service.
• Maintains organization and sanitation of all kitchen spaces including production areas, walk‑in coolers, freezers, dry storage, prep areas and dish areas.
• Manages all culinary aspects of designated kitchen(s) including production flow, quality control, staffing support and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with food safety regulations and maintains active ServSafe Certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Allergens and Food Handler, preferred or ability to attain the required food safety certifications prior to working events.
• Elevated time management, organizational, and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to lift and transport food and other items weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays including all games and major stadium and catering events.
• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company‑wide safety training and additional job‑specific safety training.

Compensation

Competitive salary starting at $24/hour commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands

Constant standing, twisting, walking, bending, reaching and repetitive motions. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Exposure to loud noises (i.e., fireworks, voices, and audio systems), flashing lights, and extreme heat/cold. Ability to lift/move/maneuver up to 50 lbs.

EEO Statement

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.