Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Fresh and Safe Inc.
Kitchen Manager
Milwaukee, WI

Goals/Objectives of Position:

Regulate food preparation and reduce operating expenses to meet company’s objectives: zero defects, zero shortages, and timely deliveries. Train and develop team members.

Essential Duties:
 Oversee daily kitchen operations, including opening procedures, production flow, and expediting
 Perform hands-on food preparation to support quality and efficiency
 Ensure food is properly portioned, presented, and meets quality standards
 Monitor inventory, coordinate purchasing, and manage waste reduction efforts
 Enforce proper food safety, storage, sanitation, and OSHA compliance
 Supervise, train, and coach staff, addressing performance as needed
 Support budgeting, staffing plans, and lead daily/weekly team meetings

Education/Experience Required:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in administration or culinary arts (or related field) or equivalent experience; minimum of five years supervisory experience in an institutional food service setting. Must have or acquire Serve Safe certification.

Knowledge Required:

• Culinary, know how to read, extend and implement recipes
• Hands-on working knowledge of products/services as it relates to the food service industry.
• Understanding of department budgeting
• Ability to extend and reduce recipes
• Required core competencies: creativity, curiosity, critical thinking, conscientious, collaboration, and agility.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift a 30-pound load, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds; pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds. Other: Permitted to work at schools and other Fresh & Safe jobsites.       

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