Kitchen Supervisor

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Job description

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Willow Valley Communities is hiring a Kitchen Supervisor to inventory and order food and supplies, schedule, supervise and participate in the activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel to provide an exceptional dining experience to Residents in a life care community with varied levels of care.

Opportunities with WVC:

Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision

Generous PTO package

Career growth opportunities

Use of amenities, such as our fitness center, spa, cafes and swimming pools

Plus many more

Wage:

From $22.00/hr + based on experience

Responsibilities:

Train and instruct cooks and staff in proper food preparation and execution.

Directly supervises kitchen staff with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance review and initiating pay increases.

Conducts daily production meetings with staff.

Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients using various kitchen utensils and equipment and mix ingredients, season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment.

Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to health standards.

Works with the Manager to schedule assigned Team Members in accordance to the budget, to meet the needs of the operation and the Team Members, and maintains time keeping records.

Estimate amounts and costs and requisition supplies and equipment.

Addresses and follows up on the concerns of Residents.

Works closely with Culinary Services Team Leaders to maintain/improve standards of food served to the residents.

Manages food cost through staff supervision and control of meal production, food waste, utilization of leftovers and portion control.

Assists cooks to organize their daily preparation schedule.

Taste tests foods for proper production quality.

Communicates recipe changes to staff - follow through with recipe procedures.

Conducts training for Team Members to ensure Willow Valley standards are met.

Follows Willow Valley's HACCP plan and Food Safety policies and procedures.

Utilizes computer programs to complete daily reports and communications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises 6 to 15 Team Members in the Kitchen. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Team Members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

Associate's Degree (A.A.) from a culinary or related college or university.

4 years experience; experience in food and labor cost control; demonstration cooking; and menu development; P & L accountability and/or contract managed service experience desirable; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hours:

40 hrs/week

Schedule:

Days vary between 6:30am-3:00pm and 11:30am-8:00pm

Every other weekend and some holidays

Location:

The Manor of Willow Valley Communities

211 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602

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