Kitchen Supervisor

Description

  Welcome to Weavers Way Co-op!

Weavers Way Co-op is a not-for-profit organization that’s doing things differently to support our local community. As a member-owned co-op, we don’t exist just to make money. We operate on a triple bottom line philosophy known as People-Planet-Profit - which means every action we take, we strive to benefit people (our community, employees, and local vendors), planet (we strive to be one of the most sustainable places around!), and profit (so we can support our team members and operate as a business). By joining us, you’re helping us fulfill our mission of keeping dollars in our local community, supporting over 300 local food vendors, and being a part of strengthening and enriching the people and planet around us.

Join Weavers Way Co-op as a Kitchen Supervisor!

We are seeking a dependable and driven Kitchen Supervisor to support the Prepared Foods Department at our Ambler. This is a full-time position with an anticipated 35+ hours per week and requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed. If you have experience supervising staff and working in a production kitchen then we want to hear from you. 

Leadership

• Foster a collaborative team environment by working with staff to identify challenges, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement within the department.
• Provide leadership that supports employee engagement, operational excellence, and a positive 
• workplace culture while effectively managing changing priorities and business needs.
• Address operational challenges and improvement opportunities with department leadership and staff.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with labor scheduling and provide operational support to ensure appropriate staffing, consistent department coverage, service standards, and labor cost objectives are met during changing business needs, staff absences, and vacations.
• Participate in the training and development of new department staff.
• Participates and is a leader in daily huddles and Serves as Shift Leader as needed.
• Promote collaboration across departments.

Operations

• Actively leads and supports Prepared Foods operations, taking ownership of department priorities and contributing to the successful implementation of new initiatives and responsibilities.
• Meets weekly or as needed with Kitchen Manager and or culinary director to best determine standard operating procedures to increase sales and productivity goals.
• Possess the ability to multitask and have a “global” view of all aspects of kitchen operations Including merchandising and customer service.
• Participate in all operational procedures with Kitchen Manager. Including ordering, scheduling, time-off requests, food safety, commissary production.
• Coordinates production for catering and commissary assignments and is the shift leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.

Production & Service

• Responsible for participating in recipe development and costing.
• Produce prepared foods and catering according to daily operations list and established recipes, package, and label items for sale. Ensure that product labels are accurate, complete, and list all ingredients.
• Stock all display cases as well as maintain hot and cold bar fully, rotating and discounting products when applicable
• Resolve customer concerns and support a positive customer experience.

Inventory & Purchasing

• Report equipment malfunctions to Kitchen Manager and/or Store Manager and coordinate equipment repairs, purchasing needs, and vendor communications.
• Follow procedures for purchasing. Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count, weight and condition and that all deliveries are performed in accordance with the kitchens receiving policies and procedures.
• Responsible for prepared foods inventory management.
• Keep accurate receiving logs, waste sheets, and temperature control logs.
• Assist with quarterly inventories.
• Understand and promote the financial goals of the department.

Safety & Compliance

• Obtain Food Safety Certification and have in-depth knowledge of store HACCP plan.
• Ensure that cleaning schedules are maintained and side-work is assigned.
• Be ready and prepared for Montgomery County health inspections and ensure all procedures for a satisfactory inspection are employed.
• Observe all Weavers Way policies and procedures.
• Attend departmental and all-staff meetings as scheduled
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-op
• This is an hourly position, and candidates are expected to work 40 per week
• Be able to work weekends and evening as needed
• Must be able to work independently of direct supervision and possess ability for complex problem solving and multitasking
• Has specialized skills such as commercial knife handling and the ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment with proficiency
• Must have advanced culinary knowledge
• Computer skills necessary for assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Strong communications skills with supervisors, staff, and co-op members
• Exhibited ability to work well in a team setting
• Knowledge of prepared foods and an exhibited enthusiasm for food
• Excellent staff development skills and a love for teaching and mentoring staff
• Be able to reach bend, stoop, remain in a standing position for long periods of time and lift to 50 pounds
• Time management skills to balance multiple priorities
• Be, or become upon hiring, a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op.