Kitchen Supervisor

POSITION DESCRIPTION AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Job title: Kitchen Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Division: Restaurant Reports to: General Manager & Management Team General Purpose of Position: Responsible for preparing and directing the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established Malnati food production programs and procedures. Responsible for appropriate use of restaurant supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud. Shares complete responsibility with management team for coordinating overall kitchen operations, assuring Malnati product quality and timely service. Essential Responsibilities to Assist the Management Team Run the Kitchen: • Oversee all Food Safety and Sanitation Guidelines • Shares complete responsibility with management team for all food quality. • Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel • Engaged in preparing and cooking food in the restaurant. • Provides input on estimates of food consumption and ordering. • Maintain established level / quality of sanitation and cleanliness. • Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards. • Assists with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and developing kitchen personnel and with employee discipline and termination. • Train and cross-train Kitchen Team Members as assigned. • Support execution throughout the shift. • Assist in catering and special events. • Reports maintenance, repair and safety concerns to Management. • Participates in kitchen inspections. Assists in developing plans of action to solve and prevent recurring violations. • Attend staff meetings as deemed by Store Managers. • Any other responsibilities as may be assigned. Essential Skills and Abilities: • Prepare menu items per Malnati quality and ingredient standards. • Leadership: A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. Ability to delegate responsibilities. • Interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to mentor potential candidates for kitchen supervising positions • Ability to do and coordinate/supervise MIT kitchen training. • Ability to operate kitchen equipment and utilize tools necessary to complete their job duties. • Ability to make and flip pizzas; work pizza ovens (proper cooking and rotation of oven, especially at busiest times); and work steam and pantry. • Ability to correct pizza mistakes according to standards set by Malnati’s. • Ability to train all Kitchen positions according to high quality standards as set by the Malnati Organization. • Ability to work varied hours/days including holidays and weekends. • Ability to work extra days and hours when circumstances require. • Willingness to work towards conflict resolution with the management team and staff. • Ability to be part of creating a safe, fun, efficient, positive team orientated environment. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: • Ability to freely access all areas of the locations. • Ability to stand, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb and move about the facility; ability to stand approximately 90% of workday; manual dexterity. • Ability to move, handle, lift, push or pull goods throughout the location generally weighing 0-55 pounds. • Ability to withstand warm temperatures. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education and/or Training: • Manager Level Serve Safe Certification • Allergen Certification Miscellaneous Acknowledgements: The employee is expected to adhere to all Company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies including, but not limited to, compliance with Company policy to provide a work environment free from harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Food provided • Health insurance • Referral program • Vision insurance Experience: • Kitchen management: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Elmhurst, IL 60126 (Required) Work Location: In person