Kitchen Sr. Supervisor

Overview

Job Title: Kitchen Sr. Supervisor
Job Department: Food and Beverage
Job Status: Seasonal Part-time
FLSA Classification: Hourly Non-exempt
Schedule: Weekdays and Weekends
EEO Category: Service Workers, Mid-Level Officials
Reports to: Food and Beverage Director
Positions Supervised: Prep Cook, Jr. Cook, Cook, Porter, Kitchen Supervisor, Logistics, Logistics Lead, Logistics Supervisor
Salary Range: $27.00 - $35.50 per hour

About Us

At Wild Rivers, we are committed to providing an exceptional guest experience. We pride ourselves on being a family-friendly environment that provides innovative service and high-quality standards. Our goal is to leave our guests wanting to come back due to the excellent service they are provided while within our park. Everything we do is designed to help guests be at their best, and they appreciate our supportive attitude and anticipatory service.

We are looking for dynamic people who are excited to join the team and ready to jump into any situation to give a helping hand. If you’re someone who is positive, adaptable and intuitive and has a genuine interest in the well-being of others around you, we invite you to join our team at Wild Rivers Irvine.

The Kitchen Sr. Supervisor role is responsible for overseeing food and beverage back-of-house daily operations such as supervising dishes to ensure high quality food is served and stocked at a fast-paced environment while accommodating to any guest food preferences, allergies and dietary restrictions. This role plays a key part in maintaining a clean, efficient and friendly kitchen environment and requires collaborative team skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

• Supervise and monitor the kitchen food and beverage team in accordance with standardized company policies, procedures, team preferences and the Orange County Environmental Health policies and procedures.
• Create new recipes, policies, procedures, checklists, logs and signage to support changing consumer, team member and company behavior in line with existing company policies and procedures.
• Ensure cooked menu items including chicken tenders, burgers, corn dogs, etc. meet health and safety standards.
• Ensure guest orders with food allergens and dietary restrictions including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
• Supervise, lead and support daily food execution in accordance with standardized recipes and guest preferences.
• Supervise cleanliness of the kitchen station(s), its countertops, tables, fridges, freezers, small wares, kitchen equipment and surrounding areas throughout the shift.
• Lead a break schedule (may include up to 20 team members at a time).
• Lead team member performance reviews, disciplinary action meetings, scheduling, shift logs, etc.
• Lead food and beverage handling to ensure Orange County Environmental Health regulation compliance.
• Secure, lock and verify all kitchen equipment including fridges, freezers, cabinets, dry racks and storage areas.
• Lead and follow all California health, safety, sanitation, and food handler standards and compliance requirements.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures in alignment with the Orange County Environmental Health standards.

• Lead team meetings, attend leadership meetings and complete required training sessions.
• Lead and supervise completion of paperwork including temperature logs, cleaning tasks and daily checklists.
• Operate certain equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, stoves, walk-in fridges and hot-holding warmers.
• Lead and monitor inventory and report shortages or equipment needs.
• Ensure food cooking areas and food meet health and safety standards from Orange County Environmental Health.
• Support special events, promotions or themed nights as scheduled.
• Perform other duties or special projects assigned to support business needs.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid and current Orange County, California Food Handler’s Certification.
• Must have a valid and current California Food Manager’s Certification.
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