Kitchen Operations Supervisor - CookUnity
Chicago, IL
About the Job
CookUnity is a chef-to-you marketplace connecting talented chefs with consumers, revolutionizing meal delivery. We bring small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to eaters nationwide, crafted by a diverse collective of all-star chefs. With over 100 inspired chefs from cities like NYC, LA, Austin, and more, our weekly subscription offers a wide range of hand-crafted meals to cater to various palates and dietary preferences.
By delivering over 1 million meals per month, we're also empowering working chefs, tripling their income, and supporting their growth. CookUnity believes in fueling stronger communities, partnering with Food Bank For New York City to combat food insecurity across all five boroughs.
The role:
As a Kitchen Supervisor, you will play a vital role in overseeing the culinary operations within our establishment. This position requires a blend of culinary expertise and leadership skills. You will collaborate with kitchen team members, promote recipe accuracy, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Additionally, you will oversee trims and yields, as well as oversee the family meal program. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to motivate and guide a team towards culinary excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Trims and Yields Management:
- Manage trims and yields to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
- Monitor portion control and food usage to optimize cost efficiency.
- Implement strategies to reduce food waste and enhance overall kitchen sustainability.
- Family Meal Oversight:
- Supervise the family meal program, ensuring that staff meals are prepared and served efficiently.
- Coordinate menu planning and rotation for family meals, taking into account dietary preferences and nutritional balance, as well as cost and sustainability.
- Maintain high standards of quality and food safety for family meal service.
- Quality Assurance:
- Conduct regular inspections of food preparation areas, equipment, and storage facilities to ensure cleanliness and compliance with sanitation standards.
- Review poor-performing meals for opportunities to improve.
- Sample new and existing ingredients to continuously improve ingredient quality
- Health and Safety Compliance:
- Enforce adherence to health and safety regulations and food handling procedures.
- Implement proper sanitation practices and hygiene protocols in the kitchen.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health department regulations and requirements.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Google apps (Gmail, drive, spreadsheets, etc.)
- Experience working with and sourcing local, sustainable & organic ingredients
- Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills. Being able to speak conversational Spanish is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality environment.
- Culinary degree or certification from a recognized culinary institution is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation methods, and kitchen management principles.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding high standards of food quality and service.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rates
- Paid Weekly
- Healthcare
- 401k
- Opportunities for advancement
Compensation
All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
If you're interested in this role, please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!
CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.
