Kitchen Operations Supervisor
Kitchen Operations Supervisor
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$ 21 - 22
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About CookUnity
Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it has lost the power to nourish inspire and connect us. So in 2018 CookUnity was founded as the firstofitskind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today CookUnity delivers 35 million meals a year from the industrys best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Readytoeat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.
Unwilling to stop there CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an everinnovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.
If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one youve found the right job posting.
The role:
The Kitchen Supervisor plays a critical role in overseeing daily kitchen operations ensuring food safety compliance team performance and smooth handoffs between shifts. This role requires strong leadership attention to detail and the ability to work closely with chefs food safety teams and operations managers to maintain the highest standards of quality safety and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Open and close kitchen operations including seamless handoffs to and from the Overnight Sanitation team.
- Conduct regular safety and supply checks to ensure proper working conditions and inventory levels.
- Monitor chef performance and production processes from ingredient reception through to final plating ensuring adherence to quality and efficiency standards.
- Ensure full compliance with Food Safety Plan requirements including proper handling of allergens and continuous monitoring of food temperatures.
- Proactively address kitchen operational needs including safety sanitation equipment functionality maintenance issues and waste management.
- Serve as a key point of contact for the Food Safety Quality Control and Operations Managers providing updates and escalation support as needed.
- Oversee chef checkout process to ensure all closing responsibilities are completed accurately and on time.
- Monitor chef team shifts ensuring teams adhere to scheduling expectations and production timelines.
- Oversee cooking and cooling processes ensuring temperatures are accurately recorded for all cooked and cooled items.
- Collaborate with chefs to initiate and manage the cooling process ensuring proper handling and transfer of food to chilling units.
- Conduct daily reviews of temperature logs and cooling processes identifying trends deviations and areas for improvement.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Google apps (Gmail drive spreadsheets etc.
- Ability to lead a team in a fastpaced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and operational best practices.
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills. Being able to speak conversational Spanish is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience in a culinary leadership role preferably in a highvolume restaurant or hospitality environment.
- Culinary degree or certification from a recognized culinary institution is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques food preparation methods and kitchen management principles.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding high standards of food quality and service.
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays as required.
- Comfortable using digital kitchen tools and reporting systems.
Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Push and pull up to 50 pounds
- Stand for long periods of time
- Work in temperature controlled environments for long periods of time
- Handling of food products and cleaning materials
Benefits
Health Insurance coverage
401k Plan
Paid sick days
Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!
Compensation
All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.Pay Range for this position
$21 $22 USD
If youre interested in this role please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit well get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!
CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship status protected veteran status genetic information or physical or mental disability.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
