Kitchen Supervisor

PURPOSE

Oversees, manages and ensures the highest quality food, and food safety practices are employed at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet weekly or as needed with Prepared Foods Manager to best determine standard operating procedures to increase sales, productivity goals
• Possess the ability to multitask and have a “global” view of all aspects of kitchen operations: This includes personnel management, merchandising and customer service.
• Produce prepared foods and catering according to daily operations list and established recipes, package, and label items for sale
• Coordinates production for catering assignments as required at the direction of the Prepared Foods Manager
• Responsible for prepared foods inventory management
• Follows procedures for purchasing, negotiating with vendors and suppliers. Ensures that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count, weight and condition and that all deliveries are performed in accordance with the kitchens receiving policies and procedures.
• Assist Prepared Foods Manager with labor scheduling as required by projected business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed as needed and labor cost objectives are met
• Meet departmental standards for production schedules, procedures and quantities
• Ensure that product labels are accurate, complete, and list all ingredients
• Maintain a sanitary work space that meets departmental standards
• Maintain cold bar fully; rotate and discount day old stock to guarantee freshness
• Obtain Food Safety Certification and have in-depth knowledge of store HACCP plan
• Ensure that cleaning schedules are maintained and side-work is assigned
• Be readily prepared for Philadelphia Health Department sight inspection and ensure all procedures for a satisfactory inspection are employed
• Report equipment malfunctions to Prepared Foods Manager or Store Manager
• Keep accurate receiving logs, waste sheets, and temperature control logs
• Participate and lead the training of new department staff
• Observe all Weavers Way policies and procedures
• Attend departmental, all-staff meetings
• Assist with quarterly inventories
• Complete evaluations as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Prepared Foods Manager
• Understand and promote the financial goals of the department

ATTITUDE

• Flexible, positive attitude, working well in a high paced work environment, adapting well to change
• Proactive participation in Prepared Food operations, willingness to accept new assignments
• Works with entire team to find solutions to challenges with-in the department
• Flexibility in scheduling to cover department needs that arise from vacationing or sick staff
• Lead by example by setting the pace and expectations for the team

COMMUNICATION

• Addresses areas in need of improvement with the department team leader and at team meetings
• Shares information with team leader on equipment repairs and purchasing as well as contacts suppliers, vendors and equipment repair companies as needed.
• Supports cooperation between departments
• Can communicate effectively in person and on the phone with co-workers, customers, vendors and suppliers
• Willing and effective trainer of new staff
• Able to address customer concerns in an effective and considerate manner

SCHEDULE

• TBA with variations seasonally and with changes in sales

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-operative Association
• Must be able to work independently of direct supervision and possess ability for complex problem solving and multitasking
• Has specialized skills such as commercial knife handling and the ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment with proficiency
• Must have advanced culinary knowledge
• Computer skills are necessary for the assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Strong communications skills with supervisors, staff, and co-op members
• Exhibited ability to work well in a team setting
• Knowledge of prepared foods and an exhibited enthusiasm for food
• Be or become a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op upon hiring
• Excellent staff development skills and a love for teaching and mentoring staff
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, remain in a standing position for extended periods of time, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Be able to work weekends and evenings as needed
• Time management skills to balance multiple priorities