Kitchen Supervisor

About CookUnity: Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul. Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world. If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting. The role: As a Kitchen Operations Supervisor, you will play a vital role in overseeing the culinary operations within our establishment. This position requires a blend of culinary expertise and leadership skills. You will collaborate with kitchen team members, promote recipe accuracy, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Additionally, you will oversee trims and yields, as well as oversee the family meal program. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to motivate and guide a team towards culinary excellence. Responsibilities: Trims and Yields Managemen t: Manage trims and yields to minimize waste and maximize profitability. Monitor portion control and food usage to optimize cost efficiency. Implement strategies to reduce food waste and enhance overall kitchen sustainability. Family Meal Oversight : Supervise the family meal program, ensuring that staff meals are prepared and served efficiently. Coordinate menu planning and rotation for family meals, taking into account dietary preferences and nutritional balance, as well as cost and sustainability. Maintain high standards of quality and food safety for family meal service. Quality Assurance : Conduct regular inspections of food preparation areas, equipment, and storage facilities to ensure cleanliness and compliance with sanitation standards. Review poor-performing meals for opportunities to improve. Sample new and existing ingredients to continuously improve ingredient quality Health and Safety Compliance : Enforce adherence to health and safety regulations and food handling procedures. Implement proper sanitation practices and hygiene protocols in the kitchen. Ensure compliance with all relevant health department regulations and requirements. Qualifications: Proficiency with Google apps (Gmail, drive, spreadsheets, etc.) 1-3 years of experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality environment. Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change. Culinary degree or certification from a recognized culinary institution is desirable. Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation methods, and kitchen management principles. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team. Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding high standards of food quality and service. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Benefits Competitive hourly rates Paid Weekly Healthcare 401k Opportunities for advancement #ENGHP Compensation All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Pay Range for this position $23 $25 USD If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time! CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We are dedicated to creating a community o ... (truncated, view full listing at source)