Kitchen Supervisor

Job Overview

At Farmer J, we give a fork about food, and it shows in everything we do. As a Kitchen Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in supporting smooth day-to-day kitchen operations and helping the team deliver consistently high standards of food quality, from prep to service.

In this hands-on role, you’ll lead by example during busy shifts, support team members with training and guidance, and help keep things running efficiently behind the scenes. You’ll be involved in food preparation, stock rotation, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring our kitchen stays clean, organized, and ready for service.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead by example during shifts by demonstrating initiative, timekeeping, and reliability and creating a welcoming and supportive team culture

• Support the preparation and service of food in line with Farmer J’s HOW TO CARDS and quality standards

• Ensure all food products are fresh, properly rotated, and visually appealing

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products and share this knowledge with team members

• Support deliveries by checking product quality, quantity, and pricing; report discrepancies to the Manager

• Reconcile invoices and flag any issues to the Manager

• Follow stock rotation procedures (FIFO) and maintain par levels based on store needs

• Accurately report stock levels and waste during weekly counts

• Ensure food on the line meets quality, freshness, and portion standards before serving

• Assist with product sampling and training to ensure team familiarity with menu items

• Help ensure menu availability by preparing items according to standards and restocking when needed

• Keep prep and service areas clean, organized, and compliant with food safety protocols

• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards as outlined in Farmer J’s Food Safety Management System

• Report faulty equipment and safety incidents to the Manager immediately

• Support a safe, hygienic, and positive kitchen environment at all times

• Wear the correct uniform and uphold personal hygiene expectations

• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally with all team members

Qualifications

• 2 years of kitchen experience in a fast-paced, quality-focused fast-casual or QSR environment

• Solid knife skills, familiarity with line cooking, and experience with batch prep

• Working knowledge of food safety practices, including allergen awareness and proper hygiene

• Comfortable using kitchen systems and basic tech tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Toast, CrunchTime, etc.) 

• Calm and focused during busy shifts, with strong communication and teamwork skills

• Organized and reliable: you love a good prep list, checklist, or station setup plan

• Passionate about great food, fresh ingredients, and helping others learn

• You Give a Fork: about food, people, and doing things with care and purpose

• You’re curious, coachable, and always looking to grow

• You bring positive energy, a supportive attitude, and pride in every plate

• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English

• Follow written and verbal instructions and have basic math and computer skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as business require

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand for extended periods, walk, bend, reach, climb stairs, and lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. The role also involves regular exposure to hot equipment and sharp tools in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Farmer J is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment where all individuals have equal opportunities. We value talent, skills, and potential, and strive to create an atmosphere that promotes diversity and equality.