Kitchen Supervisor
$52,957–$66,206 year
On-siteTacoma, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Supervise food preparation, cooking, and serving for the Adult Day Center and Nativity House Shelter while ensuring compliance with Chapter 388-71 WAC and local health regulations. Direct a team of volunteers and one Lead Food Service Coordinator, managing schedules, recruiting, and providing health & safety orientation. Develop nutritionally balanced menus meeting state requirements, coordinate dietary modifications for participants, and oversee inventory, purchasing, and food bank pickups. Maintain strict sanitation standards, inspect equipment, and manage vendor relationships to support program operations.
Required Qualifications
- Valid food service or culinary program certification (ServSafe, Culinary Arts diploma or similar.)
- 5 years' experience working in food service with 2 years' experience as a line cook or prep cook in a restaurant or institutional kitchen environment
- At least 1-year experience leading or supervising direct staff
- Required - experience maintaining a kitchen using USDA, OSHA, and FDA standards
- Required experience cooking for large groups of up to 200
- Knowledge of kitchen management including food safety, worker safety, and inventory acquisition and control
- Current Pierce County Food Handlers Card and TB skin test
- Valid WA State driver's license and an acceptable driving record per CCS' driving policy
- Reliable transportation
- Candidate must successfully pass required background checks prior to onset of employment
- Ability to respond quickly to program changes
- Must have good verbal and written skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as a team leader of staff and volunteers
- The ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- AA Degree in food related field
- Ability to use Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel
- Experience in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers
- Intimate knowledge and experience in working with diverse cultures and racial groups
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong skills in Access, Excel, MS Word, and an interest in learning other software programs
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.