ASSEMBLY SUPERVISOR

The Culinary Center Assembly Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen production operations and ensuring that safety, sanitation, and production standards are consistently implemented and maintained. This role supports the Kitchen Manager across recipe execution, food preparation, temperature monitoring, and equipment operation — coordinating cooking, prepping, and staging activities within a manufacturing kitchen and warehouse environment. A professional demeanor, strict adherence to food safety and sanitation requirements, and the ability to work effectively as part of a production kitchen team are fundamental expectations of this role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES

Production Oversight & Food Preparation

• Assist the Kitchen Manager in overseeing all kitchen production requirements, following approved recipes and safe food handling principles in a sanitary and professional manner; prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Coordinate cooking, prepping, and staging of all items on the production schedule, maintaining proficiency in recipe procedure, measurement conformity, and cooking techniques; assist with production in kitchen staging and spice station areas when applicable.
• Operate standard production kitchen equipment safely and efficiently; perform temperature checks during the production period to ensure food is held and prepared at correct temperatures.

Sanitation, Safety & Compliance

• Clean and maintain station areas in practicing good safety and sanitation; follow all sanitation requirements as prescribed by facility GMPs and SOPs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of kitchen production operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent; culinary degree or certificate preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional cooking environment required.

Certifications

• HACCP certification, ServSafe certification, and Food Safety certification required.

Technical Proficiency

• Proficient with all computer applications required to perform the job.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of cooking techniques and measurements.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English; bilingual preferred.Core Competencies

• Food Safety & Compliance: Consistently follows food safety, sanitation, GMP, and SOP standards; performs accurate temperature checks throughout each production period and complies with all Whitsons policies at all times.
• Execution & Reliability: Coordinates cooking, prepping, and staging activities according to the production schedule; prepares food items accurately and on time following approved recipes and portioning standards.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates proficiency in recipe procedure, measurement conformity, and cooking technique; maintains a clean, organized, and properly stocked station throughout the shift.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with the Kitchen Manager and fellow kitchen team members; contributes to a positive, productive kitchen environment and supports the team's daily production goals.
• Professionalism: Presents a professional and sanitary appearance and demeanor at all times; supports the Kitchen Manager in maintaining production standards and facility compliance.
• Communication: Communicates clearly with the Kitchen Manager and kitchen team regarding production schedules, recipe execution, and safety or sanitation concerns. 

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Pay rate: $25-27

Salary : $25 - $27