Lead Kitchen & Food Service Supervisor

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Paid personal/sick time

Paid holidays

Health plan with $0 deductible

Dental, vision and supplemental plans

401k with company matching up to 3%

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee is seeking an experienced Food Service Manager to oversee staff and daily operations to ensure excellent customer experience and smooth kitchen function.

You will direct staff for efficient food preparation, maintain inventory, and ensure food safety standards are met. The role emphasizes team leadership, training, and collaboration with the Store Manager to hire and develop kitchen staff, manage waste, and optimize inventory while delivering high-quality grab-and-go

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience with food safety certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer orders according to food prep procedures and keep hot plate and cold well stocked.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, including washing dishes and cleaning equipment/surfaces.
• Receive, rotate and store all incoming orders.
• Communicate positively with kitchen and store staff; seek help when needed.
• Work with Store Manager to hire, manage and train kitchen staff.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and place orders to prevent shortages.
• Communicate clearly with staff and address issues promptly.
• Keep an organized inventory to minimize waste and ensure rotation.
• Ensure proper dating of product and temperature checks are documented.
• Lead the kitchen during busy times and guide staff as needed.
• Create a positive, respectful, team-oriented work environment.
• Record waste and take proactive steps to reduce it.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Independent work

Job description

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee is seeking an experienced Food Service Manager to oversee staff and daily operations to ensure excellent customer experience and smooth kitchen function.

You will direct staff for efficient food preparation, maintain inventory, and ensure food safety standards are met. The role emphasizes team leadership, training, and collaboration with the Store Manager to hire and develop kitchen staff, manage waste, and optimize inventory while delivering high-quality grab-and-go