Supervisor, Kitchen

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

AM/PM Kitchen Supervisor (2am-10:30am)

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Kitchen Supervisor at Catholic Charities:

SUMMARY

Plans, prepares and oversees the preparation, production and serving of the daily meals at Samaritan House. Responsible for daily menu planning while working within annual food budget. Ensures that residents, volunteers, staff and interns receive appropriate training in all food preparation while adhering to health, safety and hygiene standards. Reports to Food Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements program objectives while overseeing kitchen staff and kitchen volunteers. Sets schedules for kitchen staff and coordinates volunteer needs.
• Makes maintenance requests as needed for kitchen equipment.
• Creates menus in a required timeframe to meet client and grant needs.
• Ensures appropriate levels of inventory, including food, kitchen and janitorial supplies are maintained.
• Works with warehouse in utilizing approved donations as budget supplementation for menus.
• Writes and oversees labor schedule for kitchen.
• Enforces the guidelines of the CDPHE-CACFP (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Child and Adult Care Food Program) including ensuring proper handling of food and turning in claims in accordance to the Program guidelines in a timely manner.
• Manages storage of food products and other materials necessary to the food service operations, ensuring they are safely and appropriately stored.
• Prepares, plans and executes menus for special events hosted by the agency.
• Monitors that all sanitation and safety standards are routinely practiced in the kitchen in all aspects of food production and preparation.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Agency’s values and policies, and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Monitors costing of needed raw materials.
• Monitors portion control, waste and maintains appropriate levels of needed inventory.
• Oversees volunteers in food services tasks.
• Completes necessary administrative duties (paperwork, etc.) timely and accurately.
• Supports, promotes and adheres to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values and Code of Ethics.
• Reflects Catholic Charities’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Good steward of Agency human, financial and capital resources
• Provides support to the operations department within reason to kitchen responsibilities.
• Participates effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing and problem solving.
• Participates in staff trainings and programs as required.
• Any other tasks or duties as assigned.