About the Role
This position leads kitchen operations with a focus on food safety, team development, and consistent service delivery across high-volume settings.
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience
Work Arrangement
Full-time, on-site
Team
Collaborative team within a large-scale food services and facilities organization
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations ensuring efficiency and compliance with health standards.
- Supervise and train kitchen staff to maintain performance and morale.
- Develop and standardize menus in alignment with nutritional and operational guidelines.
- Monitor food quality and consistency across service periods.
- Manage inventory and control food costs effectively.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Coordinate with management on service improvements and logistics.
- Respond to client or customer feedback to enhance dining experience.
- Implement sustainable practices in food sourcing and waste reduction.
- Maintain equipment and oversee kitchen maintenance needs.
Qualifications
- Formal culinary training or equivalent experience in professional kitchens.
- Proven leadership experience in food service operations.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and handling protocols.
- Experience managing budgets or controlling food costs.
- Ability to train and mentor kitchen team members.
- Familiarity with large-scale meal production environments.
- Valid food handler certification required.
- Effective communication skills for cross-functional coordination.
- Problem-solving skills for operational challenges.
- Adaptability to shifting schedules and service demands.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in remote or field-based operations.
- Background in contract food services or institutional catering.
- Understanding of dietary accommodations and special meal planning.
- Track record of improving kitchen efficiency or service quality.
- Willingness to travel between sites when necessary.
Work Environment
- Operates in commercial kitchen settings with exposure to heat and noise.
- Requires physical stamina for extended standing and lifting.
- Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Team-oriented culture focused on safety and service excellence.
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