Kitchen Training Supervisor
San Francisco, Full-time
This position has been filled.
- Reports to: Store Manager
- Supervises: N/A
- Status / Level: Non-Exempt
- Purpose: The Kitchen Training Supervisor provides instruction and support to entry level trainees in a working restaurant kitchen.
- Starts: Immediately
Duties and Responsibilities
Training Functions
- Provide training on basic food sanitation and storage
- Ensure SafeServ preparation techniques are utilized
- Train on waste and cost control best practices
- Measuring and scaling recipes to ensure accepted practices are followed
- Ensure proper use of kitchen tools, especially knife skills
- Develop basic cooking science procedures; working with yeasted doughs, deglazing, etc.
- Maintain consistency and quality control practices
- Interpersonal skills and good work habits
Supervisory Functions
- Develop teaching aids, such as visual recipe cards
- Supervise trainees work habits and provide instruction
- Work collaboratively with manager, head baker and non-profit social services staff to ensure successful training and employment experiences
- Evaluate and assess trainee skills, provide written reports as needed
- Help develop and maintain a teaching curriculum
- Assist in the development of new recipes
- Work with manager to efficiently manage kitchen
- Assist in production to ensure restaurant, catering and wholesale orders are met
Other duties as required
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Education and Work Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent with some college or technical school coursework preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of job-related experience working in a kitchen as a trainer
Knowledge and Skills
- At least 2 years experience in a kitchen management position, or related position required
- Knowledge of food preparation and overall structure and work flow of a restaurant kitchen
- Thorough knowledge of safety guidelines, supplies and equipment
- Desire to be part of a non-profit organization combating homelessness through job training
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of skills levels and backgrounds
- Safeserv instructor preferred
- Experience working with the disabled and/or skill using American Sign Language (ASL) is a definite plus.
Organizational (all staff)
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings and retreats as required
- Comply with current agency performance standards
- Report changes in criminal or employment status on a timely basis
- Represent the organization to visitors and the community as needed
- Maintain a professional attitude, working cooperatively with other staff, clients and members of the community
- Maintain confidentiality of client/staff information as required by law and agency policy
- Treat clients and co-workers with dignity and respect
Compensation and Benefits:
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