Lead Kitchen Supervisor & Culinary Expert

State of Arkansas; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor/Expert to oversee kitchen staff and ensure meals meet health and safety standards. You will guide cooks and prep workers, supervise routines, and ensure adherence to recipes, cooking, and storage protocols.

You will monitor inventory, maintain equipment, train staff on proper techniques, and participate in menu planning to minimize waste while ensuring cost-effective meal service. This is a facilities role across food service operations.

Qualifications

• At least three years of kitchen or food preparation experience, with at least one year in a leadership capacity.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Food Manager Certification within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of health regulations and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff, including cooks and food prep workers, ensuring adherence to recipes, cooking procedures, and food safety regulations.
• Manage kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating of meals, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is functioning properly and arrange for repairs or maintenance as needed.
• Monitor food storage and inventory, ensuring that food is stored at proper temperatures and used within safety guidelines.
• Conduct regular safety and sanitation checks in the kitchen to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Supervises staff by interviewing, recommending staff for hire/fire, assigning and reviewing work, counseling, and evaluating performance.
• Assists in taking inventories; maintains records on food cost and food waste; assists with budget tracking, expense reporting, and revenue monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with Arkansas food safety, alcohol service, and labor laws.
• Train kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and food storage practices.
• Assist in menu planning and portion control to minimize waste and ensure cost-effective meal service.
• Ensure that all food preparation areas are clean, organized, and ready for use.

Skills

Food safety

Leadership

Staff supervision

Cooking proficiency

Quality control

Job description

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor/Expert to oversee kitchen staff and ensure meals meet health and safety standards. You will guide cooks and prep workers, supervise routines, and ensure adherence to recipes, cooking, and storage protocols.

You will monitor inventory, maintain equipment, train staff on proper techniques, and participate in menu planning to minimize waste while ensuring cost-effective meal service. This is a facilities role across food service operations.