Culinary Supervisor
Role Overview
The Culinary Supervisor oversees daily kitchen operations to ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently, and consistently while meeting quality standards and service deadlines.
This role supervises staff, coordinates food production, monitors inventory, enforces food safety standards, and maintains a clean, organized kitchen.
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Job Summary
The Culinary Supervisor oversees daily kitchen operations to ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently, and consistently while meeting quality standards and service deadlines. This role supervises staff, coordinates food production, monitors inventory, enforces food safety standards, and maintains a clean, organized kitchen.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations
Supervise food preparation, cooking, plating, and service.
Ensure food meets established recipes, portion sizes, quality standards, and presentation requirements.
Coordinate production schedules to meet daily service and event deadlines.
Monitor food quality, consistency, and holding temperatures.
Assist with food preparation and service as needed.
Staff Supervision
Assign duties and communicate daily priorities.
Monitor attendance, punctuality, productivity, and compliance with workplace policies.
Train employees on kitchen procedures, food safety, sanitation, and equipment use.
Provide coaching and feedback to improve performance.
Report staffing and performance concerns to management.
Food Safety and Sanitation
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company policies.
Monitor food handling, storage, labeling, rotation, and temperature control.
Maintain clean and sanitary workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
Enforce proper hygiene, handwashing, and sanitation practices.
Identify and correct food safety hazards promptly.
Inventory and Cost Control
Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs.
Assist with receiving, inspecting, and storing deliveries.
Conduct inventory counts and report shortages or damaged products.
Minimize food waste through proper storage, portion control, and production planning.
Support inventory accuracy and cost-control initiatives.
Communication and Safety
Coordinate with culinary leadership, warehouse personnel, and other departments to ensure operational readiness.
Communicate production requirements, quantities, and service timelines.
Report equipment malfunctions, supply shortages, and operational concerns.
Support catering functions, special events, and high-volume service.
Ensure safe equipment operation and compliance with workplace safety procedures.
Maintain organized work areas and report maintenance needs.
Qualifications
- Previous culinary or food service experience required.
- Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
- Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or move supplies as required.
- Food safety certification preferred or required as applicable.
- Performance Expectations
- Maintain food quality and presentation standards.
- Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance.
- Promote employee accountability and efficient workflow.
- Maintain accurate inventory and minimize waste.
- Meet production schedules and service deadlines.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen.
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- Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
- Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
- Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Program
- Discount Marketplace
- Employee Assistance Program
- For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
- https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Levy.pdf
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
- Food safety certification preferred or required as applicable.
About Compass Group
Compass Group is a British multinational contract foodservice and support services company. It serves clients in business and industry, healthcare and senior living, education, sports and leisure, and defence, offshore and remote sectors across more than 25 countries.
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