RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN MANAGER

Base Pay: $19.95 Hourly

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Supervision And Guidelines

This position is appointed by the CSCD Director, works under the direction of the Residential Director through the general supervision of the Operations Manager.      Job Duty Functions:

This position participates and has oversight of food preparation staff required to prepare a variety of foods according to established guidelines and recipes. Ensures all dishes are completed timely and ready to serve according to recipe guidelines and serving schedule. The Kitchen Manager demonstrates knowledge of preparing food in large volumes and plans for proper utilization of overproduced foods.

The manager is required to maintain inventory and assist with ordering, receiving and food preparation supplies, completing a variety of routine records and reports such as food stores, meal counts, work schedules, production records and temperature logs.

The manager will direct staff and is able to set up and work at workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment along with being able to measure, weigh, mix, chop, trim and peel food safely. Engages in health, sanitation, nutritional and safety practices involved in food preparation.

Safely utilizes a variety of utensils including knives and equipment to include grills, fryers, broilers, etc. along with training staff to do so.

Safely and properly operates kitchen equipment to include ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers etc. to include inspections along with training and monitoring staff. The manager shows demonstrated ability to bake, roast broil, steam using a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables and other foods.   

Utilizing and teaching the ability to properly portion, arrange and garnish food.

Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.

This position directs the cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, equipment and utensils. Leads and assist in the serving of meals in accordance with the established feeding schedule including bag lunches and hold meals: avoiding food waste.            

Receives and Monitors kitchen deliveries. Ensures proper storage of food and supplies in large volumes. Stores and rotates perishable and nonperishable food and monitors inventory of food supplies. This position completes as required the duties of accounting for and receiving all inventories, supplies and equipment. Directs and coordinates the issuance of and retrieval of all food service items. The Kitchen Manager directs staff in preparing and maintaining food along with serving all food at the required temperature. This position maintains responsibility for all food appearance, taste and quality. This position maintains excellent customer service along with treating staff and co-workers with respect. Reports to supervisor with documented information required related to inspections of the kitchen, storeroom, pantry service and dining areas. Additionally, meal counts will be submitted to management.               

Attends training as required. Evaluates meals daily and monitors chow hall and food distribution. In emergencies, in absence of medical staff, administers first aid and CPR consistent with our level of training they have received.

Write detailed incident reports when necessary. Ensures cleaning and order in the kitchen and dining areas.  May be delegated additional duties as necessary by immediate supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the education, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

This CSCD position requires a High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED). Some college education in culinary arts, food service, and hospitality is preferred, but not required.

Exclusions

A person employed as a peace officer is not eligible for appointment with the CSCD.  A person who is currently on probation or parole or serving a sentence for a criminal offense is not eligible to be employed with the CSCD.

Certification And Licenses Required.  If the employee uses a personal, CSCD, or county vehicle in the performance of CSCD related Business, the employee shall possess a valid Texas Driver's License and appropriate liability insurance.

Required to obtain and maintain a food handler's permit.

Required to obtain and maintain a Food Service Manager certification.

Required to obtain Red Cross First Aid Certification.

Experience 

Restaurant Management Graduate with two (2) years prior food service experience. Applicants must have valid