JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Kitchen Supervisor to join our busy kitchen. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for food preparation and cooking. As a Kitchen Supervisor, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring that food production meets the highest standards of quality and safety. You will play a crucial role in managing the kitchen staff, maintaining a harmonious work environment, and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Skills

• Excellent team working skills, a team player, including the ability to plan and work collaboratively.
• The ability to act on his/her own initiative, within the scope of the role.
• The ability to work flexibly.
• The ability to mentor and encourage others to achieve their full potential.
• Good communication skills, with particular emphasis on oral communication.
• Sound organizational and administrative skills.
• Good literacy skills and competency in numeracy and the use of IT

• Manage and prepare meals according to the ingredients available, which may change at short notice because of kind donations
• Supervise food preparation, storage, cooking and serving; to include using correct utensils, equipment, food prep boards / knives, temperature gauges, etc.
• Supervise volunteers; an awareness that they are volunteers with varying skill levels and that it is a volunteer staffed kitchen
• Use correct storage and equipment for different dietary requirements
• Keep daily paperwork for all fridge and freezer temperatures, kitchen cleaning and daily checks as required by The Food Standards Agency
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen and in all food storage areas
• Manage the ordering of materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand and provide weekly shopping list for wholesale suppliers
• Organise and store daily food donation deliveries
• Organise menus according to donations received
• Ensure correct use and cleaning of kitchen equipment
• Report any kitchen concerns or faults to the Centre Manager
• Supervise kitchen staffing, rotas and training
• Involved in managing kitchen budget for food and equipment
• To be available for meetings and provide information and reports as required by the Trustees.

Skills

• Excellent team working skills, a team player, including the ability to plan and work collaboratively.
• The ability to act on his/her own initiative, within the scope of the role.
• The ability to work flexibly.
• The ability to mentor and encourage others to achieve their full potential.
• Good communication skills, with particular emphasis on oral communication.
• Sound organizational and administrative skills.
• Good literacy skills and competency in numeracy and the use of IT.

Qualities

• Sensitivity
• Empathy
• Resilience
• A strong work ethic
• A good sense of humour
• Integrity, with particular emphasis on the need for confidentiality

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Work Location: In perso