Lead Kitchen Supervisor

Search:	#946
Date Posted:	07/30/2021
Type/Department:	Staff in Hampshire Food
Search Status:	Position Filled
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Hampshire College

Department:  Dining Services

Job Title: Lead Kitchen Supervisor           

Position Type: Full Time

 Schedule: 40 Hours a week

 Pay Range/ Status: $22.00 – $23.50 Hourly / Non-Exempt

 Location: Hampshire College Campus in Amherst, MA

 Reports to: Director of Dining Services

 Anticipated Start Date: September 30, 2021

 

NOW OFFERRING A $300 SIGNING BONUS

Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is located on a beautiful rural campus in Amherst, Massachusetts. We provide residential undergraduate education to nearly 600 students. Each department at Hampshire College contributes to the collaborative culture of the organization and plays an important role in the success of the College. Our Dining Services department provides high quality meal services to students, employees, and guests in the form of take-out, dining-in, and catering from multiple locations on campus. Dining Services is a creative, collaborative, and positive work environment. As part of the Dining Services team, you will be instrumental in the department achieving its mission and goals!

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The lead kitchen supervisor is responsible for assisting the kitchen manager in overseeing all culinary functions for the dining department.  In the absence of the kitchen manager, this person is responsible for all kitchen operations during their shifts. The person in this role will manage and lead a team of associates and oversee safety and sanitation as directed by the kitchen manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

The individual in this position must have a strong passion and motivation to create great food.

A strong working knowledge of kitchen practices, protocols, and procedures.

The person in this role must be able to communicate extremely well with a diverse team and our guests.

The position will require patience to teach and lead a team of various abilities in such a way as to produce high quality, nutritious meals.

Ideal candidates will possess two to three years of high-volume experience.

Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.

Good driving record: able to be credentialed to drive College vehicles.

Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Strengthens Hampshire College’s climate for diversity, equity & inclusion

 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent

Two years job-related experience

ServSafe Certified

Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs.

Alternatives to formal education and paid work experience may be considered as equivalent qualifications to include military service/training, volunteering, activism, and other non-traditional programs and experiences related to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BENEFITS:

Hampshire College offers an excellent benefits program for eligible employees such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous retirement plan contributions, flexible leave plans, and many other fringe benefits. For information on Hampshire College, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.hampshire.edu.

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity employer and deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are particularly committed to revealing and combating the social and institutional structures that support racism and white supremacy in all phases of employment and college life. We believe that the educational and employment environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to work and grow. We encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, veterans, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Hampshire College is committed to removing barriers to employment faced by equity-seeking groups and encourages (but does not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their application materials. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in the work environment are particularly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu/

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.