Line Cook Supervisor

Job summary

The Line Cook Supervisor supports the Kitchen Manager in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food production, quality control, and staff supervision. They are responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met while providing leadership and coaching to back-of-house employees.

Job details

Title Line Cook Supervisor REPORTS TO Kitchen Manager SUMMARY THE LINE COOK SUPERVISOR WORKS WITHIN THE FOOD & BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPORTING THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION OF THE KITCHEN. THIS POSITION WORKS ALONGSIDE AND PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION TO LINE COOKS AND OTHER BACK OF HOUSE EMPLOYEES WHILE HELPING ENSURE FOOD QUALITY, CONSISTENCY, SAFETY, SANITATION, AND SERVICE STANDARDS ARE MAINTAINED. THE LINE COOK SUPERVISOR SUPPORTS THE KITCHEN MANAGER WITH FOOD PRODUCTION, EMPLOYEE TRAINING, SCHEDULING, INVENTORY, AND THE OVERALL EXECUTION OF KITCHEN OPERATIONS. CORE COMPETENCIES * Leadership * Teamwork * Communication * Customer Service * Time Management * Attention to Detail JOB DUTIES * SUPERVISE AND PARTICIPATE IN DAILY FOOD PREPARATION, PRODUCTION, AND KITCHEN SERVICE * PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, DIRECTION, COACHING, AND SUPPORT TO LINE COOKS AND OTHER BOH EMPLOYEES * ENSURE RECIPES, PORTIONING, PRESENTATION, FOOD QUALITY, AND SPEED OF SERVICE MEET ESTABLISHED STANDARDS * ENSURE FOOD SAFETY, SANITATION, STORAGE, LABELING, AND CLEANLINESS REQUIREMENTS ARE FOLLOWED * ASSIST WITH ONBOARDING AND TRAINING NEW EMPLOYEES * SUPPORT SCHEDULING, SHIFT COVERAGE, AND DAY-TO-DAY STAFFING NEEDS * MONITOR INVENTORY LEVELS, PRODUCT ROTATION, AND FOOD WASTE * ASSIST WITH ORDERING, RECEIVING, AND PROPER STORAGE OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES * COMMUNICATE OPERATIONAL, STAFFING, EQUIPMENT, AND PRODUCT CONCERNS TO THE KITCHEN MANAGER * PROMOTE A POSITIVE, RESPECTFUL, AND TEAM-ORIENTED WORKING ENVIRONMENT * ENSURE COMPANY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND DEPARTMENTAL STANDARDS ARE FOLLOWED REQUIREMENTS * 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER * PREVIOUS LINE COOK OR COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXPERIENCE * PREVIOUS SUPERVISORY OR LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE IS CONSIDERED AN ASSET * STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD SAFETY, SANITATION, AND KITCHEN OPERATIONS * STRONG LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS * ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY AND PROVIDE DIRECTION IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT * ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND SECURITY CLEARANCE * MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK DAYS, EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS WORK CONDITIONS * Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time * Regularly required to bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive movements associated with food preparation and cooking * Must be able to safely lift and carry food products, supplies, and kitchen equipment as required * Regular exposure to hot surfaces, cooking equipment, steam, kitchen noise, and temperature changes * Must be able to perform cleaning and sanitation duties * Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays * Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment

What you’ll do

The Line Cook Supervisor supports the Kitchen Manager in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food production, quality control, and staff supervision. They are responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met while providing leadership and coaching to back-of-house employees.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous line cook or commercial kitchen experience and be at least 18 years old. Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and leadership skills are required to effectively manage a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Food Preparation
• Food Safety
• Sanitation
• Inventory Management
• Staff Training
• Scheduling
• Kitchen Operations
• Quality Control
• Problem Solving
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Inventory Monitoring
• Organizational Skills
• Service Standards
• Cleanliness
• Cooking
• Training And Development
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Employee Onboarding
• Operations
• Coaching
• Team Oriented
• Security Clearance
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Line Cook Supervisor
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Fast Food