Kitchen Supervisor

**Kitchen Supervisor**
Under the general supervision of the Department Manager, Chef or Designate, and within established policies, procedures and guidelines, the Kitchen Supervisor is required to assist in co-ordination of planning, preparing, cooking and presenting food and assist in supervising kitchen operations. Ensures a high quality of product, operates efficiently and profitably that meet or exceeds the acceptable standards of the Niagara Parks Commission.
**Applications for this position will be accepted until June 3, 2023.**
**This position compensates at a rate of $22.11 per hour as well an additional $.143 per hour in lieu of benefits as well as the option to join a defined benefit pension plan.**
**QUALIFICATIONS**:
- Completion of a Secondary School Diploma or equivalent knowledge or experience.
- Completion of the Cook Apprentice Program or equivalent knowledge or experience.
**Experience**:
- A minimum of three (3) years experience as a Chef de Partie.
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Key Activities**:
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work area by adhering to all sanitation and hygiene procedures, including sweeping, and mopping of the kitchen floor as required.
- Washes, prepares, dices and or cooks various food (i.E., vegetables, potatoes, rice).
- Butchers and portions all meats, fish and poultry.
- Prepares derivative sauces using mother sauce in accordance with Standard Recipe Files.
- Prepares and serves menu items in accordance with the Kitchen Menu Knowledge File.
- Cooks breakfast as assigned.
- Ensures proper heating, reheating, and storing of food in accordance with Public Health Regulations.
**Events**
- Leads and supervises Banquets and Tours;
assists the Supervisor with the banquet and tour Lines.
- Prepares and oversees the preparation of hot and cold Canapés, meat and seafood platters for show pieces and banquets.
**Supervisory**
- Oversees kitchen staff and monitor all areas of the kitchen for food quality, service and proper staffing levels and provides the required training, as necessary.
- Solicits staff suggestions and provides recommendations to improve product, service, and efficiency.
- Oversees inventory levels and inspects quality of incoming deliveries of food, notifies issues and shortages to Chef or Designate.
- Prepares requisition orders, and places orders to approved NPC contracted vendors of all food and beverage supplies necessary to ensure sufficient inventory levels are maintained and prevent unnecessary stock outs.
- Monitors function sheets and daily forecasts to ensure staffing levels, inventory levels and production deadlines are met.
- Co-ordinates Kitchen operation with FOH Managers as it affects food quality, quantity, and schedules.
- Co-ordinates and delivers BOH daily pre-shift information sessions and attends FOH daily pre-shift information sessions as required.
- Ensures staff under their Supervision works in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, Safe Food handling, and established policies and procedures and are provided with the required training.
**Performs Other Related Duties**
- Works in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, First Aid, WHMIS, AGCO Regulations, Safe Food Handling Regulations, Recycling Programs and established policies and procedures.
- Provides guests with information regarding NPC Attractions and Events.
- Promotes a positive image of the Niagara Parks Commission.
- Provides quality customer service that meets NPC Standards.
- As assigned.
**Salary**:
$22.11 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Niagara Falls, ON:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
One location
Application deadline:
2023-06-03