Lead Kitchen Sanitation Supervisor

Deerfield Academy; Town of Deerfield (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Deerfield Academy is seeking a Kitchen Sanitation Supervisor to oversee dish room operations, ensure sanitation standards, and support a clean, efficient dining environment for students and staff.

The role requires 1–3 years in stewarding or related food service settings, strong knowledge of sanitation and health regulations, and supervisory abilities. This on-site position includes a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience in stewarding, kitchen operations, high-volume stewarding or hospitality experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a food services setting.
• Experience in hotels, convention centres, hospitals, schools or large-scale food service operations is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation, food safety and health regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and cleaning procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, confidential information.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct daily dish room operations, including dishwashing, pot washing, and sanitation processes.
• Ensure all kitchen and food service equipment, utensils, and cookware are properly cleaned, sanitized and stored according to established standards.
• Maintain clean, safe and orderly work areas, including kitchens, storage rooms, receiving areas, waste disposal areas.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals, equipment and small wares; notify the Dining Hall Purchasing Manager when reordering is required.
• Oversee the proper cleaning and maintenance of dishwashing machines and sanitation equipment.
• Ensure waste disposal and recycling programmes operate efficiently.
• Coordinate with culinary and food service teams to support food service operations.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Food safety

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

MS Office Suite

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Deerfield Academy is seeking a Kitchen Sanitation Supervisor to oversee dish room operations, ensure sanitation standards, and support a clean, efficient dining environment for students and staff.

The role requires 1–3 years in stewarding or related food service settings, strong knowledge of sanitation and health regulations, and supervisory abilities. This on-site position includes a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.