Kitchen Administrative Supervisor / Cook
2 days ago
Tulsa
Job DescriptionDescription: Summary: The Kitchen Administrative Supervisor oversees the day-to-day administrative operations of the kitchen, including food ordering, inventory management, staff scheduling, and supervising the kitchen team. This role ensures smooth kitchen operations, compliance with food safety standards, and efficient resource management. The supervisor works closely with the Menu and Nutrition Supervisor to ensure all meals are prepared in alignment with planned menus and available inventory. Responsibilities: Organizational Standards: • Adhere to all Palmer goals, strategies, and values., • Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Palmer policies and applicable state and federal laws., • Supervise kitchen staff, including scheduling, training, oversight, and performance evaluation, • Assist in the hiring and onboarding of kitchen staff, • Approve timesheets, manage PTO requests, and ensure adequate shift coverage, • Support cooking and meal prep during peak hours or as needed, • Manage food and supply ordering, inventory control, and vendor relationships, • Receive and verify deliveries; ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of inventory, • Maintain accurate records including inventory logs, food safety checks, time and temperature logs, and supply usage, • Ensure full compliance with USDA, CACFP, DHS, and Health Department guidelines and sanitation regulations, • Oversee cleaning and sanitation of kitchen utensils, equipment, and food prep areas in accordance with sanitary codes, • Assign and monitor daily cleaning responsibilities, • Maintain kitchen equipment-cleaning schedules for steamer, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas, • Monitor food preparation practices to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with established standards, • Store, handle, and prepare raw or cooked food items in accordance with food safety protocols, • Participate in ongoing in-service training and staff development, • Maintain knowledge of agency policies, procedures, and food service standards, • Support kitchen cleanliness and uphold personal hygiene standards at all times, • Maintain a safe working environment for all kitchen staff Requirements: • Minimum of 2 years of experience in food service operations and staff supervision (required), • Strong administrative, organizational, and leadership skills, • Proficient in inventory management, food ordering systems, and supply tracking, • Familiarity with food safety standards and kitchen compliance protocols (USDA, CACFP, DHS, Health Department), • Current ServSafe Manager Certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire, • Culinary background or hands-on food preparation experience preferred, • Strong communication skills and ability to lead a team effectively, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or equivalent, • High School Diploma or GED required; post-secondary education or training in food service management is a plus, • Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and acceptable driving record per Motor Vehicle Records standards, • Physical Requirements:, • Ability to lift 60 pounds, • Ability to stand for extended periods of time, • Job requires twisting, lifting, standing, sitting, walking, stretching, kneeling, bending, and squatting.