Full job description

Job Description: Kitchen Lead / Supervisor

Core Responsibilities

Culinary Excellence & Quality Control

• Standards Oversight: Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor food quality and promptly escalate any discrepancies or sub-standard products to management.
• Waste Management: Monitor production quantities and portion control to minimize food waste and optimize inventory usage.

Operational Leadership

• Workflow Coordination: Assign tasks to kitchen staff, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality benchmarks.
• Team Support: Provide hands-on assistance to cooks and kitchen staff, acting as a working mentor and departmental role model.
• Performance Management: Assist leadership in communicating operational goals, deadlines, and performance expectations to the team.

Safety & Compliance

• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure strict compliance with all company policies, food safety protocols, and external local, state, and federal regulations.
• Program Knowledge: Maintain current expertise in company Food Safety Programs and ensure all staff follow proper handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School degree required.
• Experience: Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Licensing: Valid Food Handler and TABC certifications required.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license preferred (must meet insurability requirements).
• Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, professional diplomacy, and the ability to maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary information.

Benefits & Perks

Health & Protection

• Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans.
• Income Protection: Short-term and Long-term Disability, Major Illness Insurance, and Accident plans.
• Paid Time Off: Accrued Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays.

Financial & Logistics

• Future Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match.
• Living Support: Subsidized Associate Housing, Shuttle Service, and Weekly Meal Subsidies.