"Kitchen Supervisor - Village Kitchen - Hospitality Services"

Job Summary

Oversees the handling and preparation of food and performs general cooking duties for dining halls, retail locations and/or catering events. Oversees food quality, safety and sanitation for the production area. Supports Sous Chef in execution of station checklists, staff oversight, maintaining high food standards and other duties related to kitchen cleanliness and organization.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in overseeing staff in assigned area
2. Performs general cooking and/or baking duties per established guidelines and assigned location(s)
3. Leads continuous training in food preparation techniques, safety and quality control
4. Assists Sous Chef in testing and implementing new recipes to the menu
5. Assists Sous Chef with menu development
6. Ensures a high food quality following established regulations and guidelines, including tasting food for quality control
7. Performs other preparation and sanitation duties as required
8. Leads the preparation of bakery and station items from scratch

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Manager ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire

Required Experience
Two (2) years of related cooking and/or baking experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Technical training in commercial food service preferred

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Culinary degree or certificate from a culinary arts program

Preferred Experience
Previous lead or supervisor experience in a restaurant or food service location
Previous experience in an institutional or commercial operation

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $17.50 to $19.50 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to maintain a neat and professional appearance
Able to lead by example
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of food service terminology
Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation regulations and food handling procedures

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Basic computer skills for applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced