Kitchen Associate Supervisor Lifescape Community Services - 3.8 Rockford, IL Job Details Full-time From $54,631 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Distribution operations Nutrition Kitchen health and safety standards Employee onboarding Staff performance monitoring Recipe adherence Maintaining an organized workspace Operations management Food service health code compliance Recipe development Employee grievance management Safety regulations Coaching Staff scheduling Food portioning Production safety compliance Workplace dispute resolution Employee training Team scheduling Mid-level Cleaning kitchen areas 3 years Nutrition Personnel records management Disciplinary action management Hiring Employee attendance management Food service inventory management Bachelor's degree Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Kitchen Associate Supervisor oversees daily Nutrition and kitchen operations, including food production, inventory, meal preparation, packaging, serving, sanitation, and quality control. This position supervises and trains Nutrition staff, ensures compliance with health and safety regulations and program standards, and supports efficient, high-quality meal service. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, onboarding, scheduling, training, performance management, staff coaching, complaint resolution, and compliance monitoring. All hiring and terminations require approval from the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee daily kitchen operations, food production, meal preparation, packaging, serving, and cleanup. Manage food and supply inventory, receiving, storage, rotation, and ordering. Supervise meal production to ensure recipes, portions, temperatures, packaging, and menu requirements are followed. Lead the hot line and provide backup support for kitchen positions as needed. Prepare production plans and assign staff to daily duties. Ensure accurate meal counts and distribution to program sites and Home Delivered Meals drivers. Monitor food quality, sanitation, food handling, and temperature requirements. Maintain kitchen equipment and assist with recipe development and testing. Review health department findings and implement corrective actions. Prepare for audits and program reviews and maintain required SOPs and certifications. Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate staff; complete required evaluations and disciplinary actions. Conduct interviews, assist with onboarding, and maintain training materials and job descriptions. Approve schedules, timesheets, and PTO requests. Lead staff meetings and address employee concerns and conflicts. Work with the CHRO to maintain required employee documentation. Monitor program outcomes and identify operational improvements. Assist with volunteers, interns, agency events, and community activities. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Follow all organizational policies, regulations, and program requirements. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree preferred in Food Management, Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum three years of supervisory experience. Experience in food service, inventory management, or high-volume food preparation. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and meal production. Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and manage staff.