What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Supervisor position at Open Arms Care?
Primary Objective:
The Kitchen Supervisor supports the management, planning and coordination of activities of the meal service program for the clients of Open Arms Care (OAC).Essential Functions & Scope:
Performs and documents all purchasing, receiving and inventory control of food and supplies.
Determines quality, quantity and portion size of food required and ensures proper handling of food.
Complete payroll responsibilities for Kitchen Assistant. Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for schedule placed in OnShift.
Complete performance review for Kitchen Assistant.
Maintains proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
Responsible for order placement, order pick-up and order sorting
Ensures meals are delivered to homes and within the Enrichment Center by the appropriate kitchen employee.
Interprets written recipes and follows written and/or verbal orders, requests and instructions.
Replenishes condiments and other items as needed.
Inventories and stocks refrigerator and freezers as needed.
Portions, weighs and garnishes food according to menus and specific diet instructions.
Monitors and records temperatures as necessary.
Assembles client meals to meet pick-up schedules.
Purchase items for department and homes in accordance with the department’s budget
Interacts with and purchases items from food suppliers with input from Kitchen Assistant
Cleans and sanitizes kitchen.
Organizes plans and manages time effectively to complete assignments.
Checks routine maintenance and requests work orders, as necessary.
Ensures adequate staffing and management of the department’s employees.
Attends all required trainings/meetings and remains current on any applicable certifications.
Responsible for personal payroll tracking including but not limited to clocking in and out appropriately.
Adhere to diets as prescribed by Registered Dietician and physician for all clients
Performs any and all duties in the department, as required.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
High school graduate and/or GED required.
Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets and recent institutional cooking experience preferred.
Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.
Must have valid driver’s license.