TENNESSEE STATE PARKS (TSP) ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER - 06232026-78733

Overview

The BOH TSP Assistant Kitchen Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the TSP Kitchen Manager in the overall operation of the kitchen. This classification involves overseeing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and consistency, managing inventory supplies, and maintaining health and safety standards in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure high-quality dishes are served.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, including cooks and kitchen aides, to uphold food safety and quality standards.
• Helps in menu planning and development, ensuring that dishes are executed according to established recipes and plating standards.
• Collaborates with the Kitchen Manager in developing seasonal menus and special promotions.
• Maintains inventory and ordering of kitchen supplies, including food, equipment, and cleaning supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Monitors food costs and waste, helping to implement measures to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular checks on food storage, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Aids in staff scheduling and performance evaluations to maintain an effective and cohesive kitchen team.
• Assists with maintaining kitchen equipment, ensuring proper functioning, and addressing any maintenance needs promptly.
• Contributes to a positive team atmosphere by fostering open communication and encouraging collaboration among kitchen staff.
• Assumes Kitchen Manager duties in their absence, will be opening and/or closing Manager On duty (MOD) regularly.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent of two years of work in the food service industry including lead cook and/or kitchen management experience.
• Necessary Special Qualifications: Willing to obtain Manager level food safety certification with in 90 days of hire. A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions. Willing to obtain the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Server Permit within 61 days of hire date.

Competencies

• Directs Work
• Customer Focus
• Situational Adaptability
• Strategic Mindset
• Manages Conflict

Knowledges

• Food Production
• Customer and Personal Service
• Administration and Management
• Food Preparation & Safety Practices
• Inventory Management and Control
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Time Management
• Situational Analysis
• Service Orientation
• Judgment and Decision Making

Abilities

• Prolonged Stamina
• Multilimb Strength
• Written Comprehension
• Depth Perception

Tools & Equipment

• Food & Beverage/Kitchen Equipment (i.e. Oven, Fryers, Knives, etc.)
• Cleaning equipment (i.e. Filters, Grill Pads, Chemicals, etc.)
• Computer, Printer, Copy Machine, Office Supplies
• Phone, Two-Way Radios
• Motor Vehicles (i.e. State Vehicle, Golf/Utility Cart)