Kitchen Supervisor
Job Title: Kitchen Supervisor
Company: Rivertown Ridge
About Rivertown Ridge: Rivertown Ridge is a premier independent living/assisted living/memory care community committed to providing exceptional senior living experiences. Our community emphasizes a holistic approach to well-being, combining luxurious amenities, compassionate care, and a vibrant social atmosphere to enhance the lives of our residents.
Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our culinary team as a Kitchen Supervisor. The Kitchen Supervisor will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety, contributing to the overall dining experience for our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Menu Execution:
- Execute menu items with precision, following recipes and maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and portioning.
- Maintain Recipe Binder each week
- Provide weekly Prep List for Kitchen Team
- Kitchen Leadership:
- Lead the culinary team under direction of director of dining services, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.
- Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Quality Control:
- Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets or exceeds established standards.
- Conduct regular taste tests and inspections to maintain a high level of culinary excellence.
- Regularly monitor, cold and dry storage to maintain compliance with dates, covering, and discarding product.
- Inventory Management:
- Oversee the storage, rotation, and usage of food supplies to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
- Responsible for overseeing the ordering process, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring timely replenishment as needed. Ensures accuracy in ordering all menu items and alternate options
- Responsible for End of the Month Inventory Completion within 3 days of month end
- Responsible for maintaining and managing all waste logs in accordance with company procedures and standard
- Ensure that stock and food items are promptly and properly stored in accordance with safety and organizational standards
- Safety and Sanitation:
- Accountable for maintaining kitchen cleanliness and ensuring that all hygiene and safety standards are consistently upheld
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with the dining management team to accommodate special dietary needs and resident preferences.
- Collaborate with fellow kitchen staff to coordinate timing and delivery of meals.
Qualifications:
- Culinary arts degree or equivalent culinary training.
- ServSafe Certified
- Proven experience as a lead cook or similar role.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee meal discounts
- Professional development opportunities
Rivertown Ridge is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.