Lead Kitchen Ops & Food Safety Expert

State of Arkansas; East Camden (AR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas Department of Public Safety is seeking a Food Services Supervisor/Expert to manage facilities' food operations, staffing, and compliance. The role focuses on supervising cooks and staff, ensuring safe food handling, and maintaining service quality across meals and menus.

The position requires a minimum of three years in kitchen/food prep and at least one year in a leadership role, plus ServSafe certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a kitchen or food preparation.
• At least one year in a leadership capacity.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Food Manager Certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily food service operations, ensuring meals are prepared, served, and stored according to regulations.
• Oversee a team of cooks, food service workers and staff; provide training to ensure performance meets standards.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure food safety and meal quality.
• Monitor inventory and assist in ordering food and supplies to meet service needs.
• Assist with menu development, considering dietary needs and preferences.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained according to safety standards.

Skills

Food safety

Leadership

Inventory management

Customer service

Menu planning

Communication

Job description

The State of Arkansas Department of Public Safety is seeking a Food Services Supervisor/Expert to manage facilities' food operations, staffing, and compliance. The role focuses on supervising cooks and staff, ensuring safe food handling, and maintaining service quality across meals and menus.

The position requires a minimum of three years in kitchen/food prep and at least one year in a leadership role, plus ServSafe certification within six months of hire.