Dutch Wonderland Inn Kitchen Supervisor

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Prepare workstations with supplies, foods, and condiments 

• Focus on delivering exceptional food quality for all meals prepared 

• Prepare proper quantities of food according to department standards and individual guest needs 

• Ensure that all service and hygienic practices, policies, and procedures are being followed at all times 

• Strictly abide by standards set forth by ServSafe, state and local regulations, company policy, and other food regulatory standards that may apply at Dutch Wonderland Inn

• Provide direction and culinary expertise to other kitchen team members 

• Communicate with other kitchen team members to ensure efficient operation 

• Carefully follow recipes and procedures while preparing all food dishes 

• Utilize ovens, fryers, broilers, griddles, mixers, and knives to prepare food (age restrictions may apply) 

• Ensure food and ingredients are being properly stored at the correct temperatures 

• Pre-portion individual packaging sauces, sandwiches, salads, and other items 

• Operate a Point-of-Sale (POS) system to record financial transactions, as needed 

• Accurately handle food related tickets, coupons, gift cards, and/or fun money 

• Escalate safety, hygienic, or maintenance issues to the proper authorities in a timely manner 

• Properly handle, label, stock, and store products including chemicals and cleaning supplies (age restrictions may apply) 

• Promptly notify the security team or the manager of team member and guest injuries or emergencies 

• All other duties assigned by leadership 

Education and Experience: 

• No education requirements for this position 

• Culinary arts education a plus, but not required 

• 2+ years of previous experience as a chef, cook, or another culinary-related role highly desired, but not required. 

• Previous work experience as a kitchen lead or supervisor, highly desired. 

• Must be Food Handler Safety Certified (ServSafe or similar) or become so within 90 days of hire, when required by state and local guidelines. 

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus. 

Requirements:   

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with PA Child Labor Laws 

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays 

• Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift 

• Ability to comply with all uniform policies 

• Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner 

• Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all state, and local food preparation and serving regulations 

• Ability to use kitchen equipment, knives, and appliances in a safe and effective manner 

• Must possess practical working knowledge of food preparation or culinary arts 

• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday 

• Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders 

• Ability to withstand heat and humidity from the food preparation equipment 

• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more 

• Ability to use a step ladder in a safe and proper manner 

Working Conditions: 

• This role will predominantly be based in a kitchen environment 

• Potential to be asked to work in other indoor or outdoor areas of the park, as needed 

• Some exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions 

• Subject to the handling of and exposure to oils, chemicals, detergents, and cleaners  

• Subject to frequent interruptions, constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, and heavily populated environments