Kitchen Team Leader

O.L.V. Human Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human services organization in Buffalo seeks a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee meal preparation and distribution. This role involves ensuring quality, compliance with dietary needs, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related work experience.
• Valid New York State Drivers License required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees production of meals and dietary modifications.
• Maintains sanitary work environment and compliance.
• Mentors and trains food service staff.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Nutri-Kids software

Job description

Job Summary:
The Kitchen Team Leader plays a lead role in the overall preparation and distribution of the daily meals. They assist the production manager in ensuring the quality and adherence to the menu. They are responsible for preparing high quality meals that meet the individual’s meal requirements.

Essential Job Duties:
• Cooks food in quantities according to standardized menus, recipes and number of persons to be served.
• Oversees the production of medically prescribed diet modifications for individuals in our care.
• Oversees and participates in the production and preparation of quality meals with consideration for nutritional adequacy, menu modifications based on product availability or individual’s needs, NSLP requirements, taste and presentation.
• Responsible for receiving and inventorying product and supply orders as scheduled.
• Maintains a sanitary work environment by following agency policies and NYS Health Department guidelines.
• Operates and maintains food service equipment appropriately.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes and cookware.
• Oversees the delivery of food and sundry products.
• Oversees the production records and meal counts for the NSLP.
• Assists in the direction and participates in the daily operations in the kitchen.
• Serves as a mentor for the food service staff.
• Assists in the training of food service staff and serves as a role model in the day to day operations.
• Replaces delivery staff as directed.
• Adjusts timelines as needed for preparation.
• Responsible for checking food temperatures, documentation and compliance.
• Responsible for daily paperwork.
• Any other duty as requested by your supervisor.

Skills:
1. Ability to communicate effectively.
2. Ability to operate and maintain small and large Food Service equipment and machinery.
3. Organizational skills
4. Ability to understand and apply safety standards to ensure compliance with environmental service regulatory standards.
5. Knowledge of NSLP and Nutri-Kids software.
6. Customer service skills.

Education:
Minimum Degree preferred: high school diploma or GED

Experience:
Minimum Experience Required: 3 years of related work experience.

Required License/Registration/Certification:

- Valid New York State Drivers License

Training:
- New Hire Orientation

Physical Requirements:
The overall nature of the position is non-sedentary requiring physical effort with occasional physical exertion required. There is frequent exposure to environmental conditions.
• The constant physical demand of the position is standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are sitting, standing, walking.