Kitchen Supervisor I

Location: Potomac Rappahannock Camp & Retreat Center, Richardsville, VA

Position Type:     Regular Full-Time

About this opportunity:Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the day-to-day operations of a food services program that meets the nutritional needs and desires of guests; plans and develops menus; purchases food and maintains an adequate level of inventory for program needs; prepares and administers a food service budget; ensures food service program operates in compliance with health standards and regulations; supervises, schedules, evaluates, and participates in the work of kitchen staff and/or volunteers including the cooking and serving of meals, refreshment breaks, and snack areas.

Key responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of subordinate staff and/or volunteers; trains and instructs staff and/or volunteers in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with recipes, quality standards and health regulations, conducts annual performance evaluations.

• Purchases food and commodities in appropriate quantities and at economical prices; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with the food budget; serves as liaison to food service vendors.

• Supervises the organization, maintenance and security of the food and kitchen supplies inventory; ensures inventory is maintained at adequate level and that food is properly rotated and discarded when necessary.

• Prepares and maintains statistical records of meals served, and information needed for USDA compliance.

• Works with Guest Services to ensure all guests needs for Divisional Events and rental groups are met and that all menus are approved and meals prepared and ready at scheduled times.

• Plans menus and selects recipes ensuring nutritionally balanced meals; systematically reviews menus for possible changes, deletions and additional options to meet guest needs and desires.

• Supervises, monitors, and participates in the cooking and presentation of meals to ensure compliance with recipes and health standards; ensures appropriate utilization of surplus and leftovers.

• Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.

• Plans cleaning schedule for food service areas and ensures compliance with applicable health regulations.

• Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.,and

• Three years progressively responsible experience in food service management with at least one year experience in a supervisory capacity,

• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.

Ability to cook, taste and smell food. Duties are usually performed through a combination of walking, standing, handling products and equipment, and deskwork.

Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism. Duties are usually performed standing.  Standing may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting. Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) frequently.

Work is performed in a kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Holiday and Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  04/18/2024 – 05/30/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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