Kitchen Supervisor-Trumbull Marriott Shelton

IH Trumbull MGMT LLC; Nichols (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future operates a busy kitchen position located in Trumbull, CT. The role prepares ingredients, cooks to recipes, and maintains food safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

The cook oversees daily kitchen operations, manages inventory, and supervises staff while ensuring quality, portion control, and adherence to cost guidelines. Training and teamwork are emphasized to meet guest expectations.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to stand for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies and maintain professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, portion, chop, and store food according to recipes and standards.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers; monitor temperatures.
• Test foods for doneness and ensure quality and presentation standards.
• Set up and break down work stations; maintain clean, sanitized areas.
• Lead kitchen staff, schedule shifts, and enforce recipe adherence.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Inventory management

Food quality control

Recipe adherence

Cost control

Safety compliance

Job description

• Location 180 Hawley Lane,Trumbull, CT, 06611,United States
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others Yes

Description

Position Summary:

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

Core Competencies

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to established procedures.
• Manage inventory, minimizing waste and ordering supplies as needed.
• Maintains meticulous kitchen sanitation, adhering to all food safety regulations and best practices.
• Hires, schedules and supervises kitchen staff, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Leads and motivates the kitchen team, fostering collaboration and a positive work environment.
• Ensures timely and accurate order fulfillment, meeting customer expectations.
• Enforces strict recipe adherence, maintaining consistent food quality and presentation.
• Assists with food preparationas needed, demonstrating culinary expertise.
• Controls food costs, identifying areas for improvement and implement cost-saving measures.
• Creates and manages staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours.

Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hot environment.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.