Lead Kitchen Supervisor — Meals, Safety & Training

Ultipro; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center in Oakland is seeking a kitchen supervisor to lead meal preparation and service. You will train staff, oversee food safety and sanitation, manage inventory, and coordinate with vendors and program staff to support resident meals.

The role requires at least 1 year of institutional cooking with supervisory responsibilities, a valid California driver’s license, and the ability to maintain confidentiality per program needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited food service program.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in institutional cooking with management responsibilities.
• Must hold valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Schedule kitchen workload to allow for timely meal preparation, serving and clean-up.
• Train and supervise kitchen personnel on proper cooking techniques in the preparation of meals.
• Train and supervise kitchen personnel on food safety, work safety and kitchen sanitation. Assure that proper kitchen sanitation standards are maintained.
• Assure that kitchen equipment is maintained in good working condition, scheduling preventative maintenance repairs and emergency repairs as needed.
• Perform bi-weekly inventory of all unused items and rotate stock to ensure freshness.
• Order food consistent with nutritional considerations and within budget restrictions.
• Develops and maintains vendor relations with multiple suppliers including the local Food Bank.
• Responsible for petty cash bank used for weekly food purchases. Follow approved Accounting procedures for reimbursement of bank.
• Work with the Director of Special Services for menu planning and for special events.
• Assist with the cooking and service as needed.
• Consult with professional staff as necessary concerning beneficiary services.
• Keep Resident Manager and/or Rehabilitation Manager informed as to manpower needs.
• Assure that established personnel policies and directives are followed by all assigned personnel and the disciplinary measures are taken when necessary.
• Assure that safety measures are established and maintained consistently according to TSA Policy and governmental regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality as needed and required for operation of program.
• Overtime: Any and all overtime must have the written approval of the supervisor.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Administrator or designate.

Skills

Food service program

Institutional cooking

Driver's license

Job description

Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center in Oakland is seeking a kitchen supervisor to lead meal preparation and service. You will train staff, oversee food safety and sanitation, manage inventory, and coordinate with vendors and program staff to support resident meals.

The role requires at least 1 year of institutional cooking with supervisory responsibilities, a valid California driver’s license, and the ability to maintain confidentiality per program needs.