Stadium Kitchen Supervisor: Lead, Quality & Safety

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University is hiring a Kitchen Supervisor responsible for daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. The role involves supervising back-of-house staff, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and training team members.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, 2 years of relevant experience, and excellent interpersonal skills. A food handler’s certificate is preferred. The position requires strong leadership abilities and a capacity to foster a positive kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a commercial kitchen or high-volume food service operation.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or lead cook experience.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).
• Food handler’s certificate from the County of San Diego preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support all back‑of‑house staff during prep and service.
• Conduct checks to ensure compliance with EHS and other safety regulations.
• Monitor food inventory levels and communicate needs to management.
• Train new kitchen employees and cross‑train team members across multiple stations.
• Enforce FIFO practices and proper labeling of all food products.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Organization skills

Ability to read, write and understand English

Strong basic math skills

Food preparation knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

San Diego State University is hiring a Kitchen Supervisor responsible for daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. The role involves supervising back-of-house staff, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and training team members.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, 2 years of relevant experience, and excellent interpersonal skills. A food handler’s certificate is preferred. The position requires strong leadership abilities and a capacity to foster a positive kitchen environment.