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Culinary Production Supervisor Providence Rhode Island School of Design

General Job Requirements:

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Dining is actively seeking a Culinary Production Supervisor to join its in-house dining and catering program. Be a part of the group that delivers exceptional hospitality by supporting local farms through seasonally-inspired menus, and utilizing the strengths of its staff to provide the absolute best in culinary artistry to the greater community. While RISD Dining welcomes all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this role, we are especially interested in candidates who have advanced culinary education, as well as prior experience working in a commissary production kitchen and/or catering environment; creating, writing, and executing seasonal menus and using Menu Management systems; recipe testing and writing; and experience with authentic cookery of international cuisines, especially Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian, Middle Eastern, Spanish, and Latino. Culinary Production Supervisors work with the Executive Chef to develop a wide variety of recipes and menus. Supervise the production of all recipes and ingredients needed for daily operation. Provide direction, supervision and leadership to culinary staff and utility personnel. Are an intrinsic part of the training program for new employee training and assists with on-going training in Dining venues. Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, including all preparation and serving areas, with strict attention to sanitation procedures. Actively participate in a team setting, with keen attention to customer service, culinary methods, ingredients, and presentation in support of Dining's mission and core values.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

  • Ability to actively reference classical culinary cooking and preparation techniques, e.g. charcuterie, garde manger, sauce production, meat fabrication, et al.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills required, including the ability to effectively communicate effectively with diverse and multilingual populations.
  • Strong ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Rhode Island sanitation/ServSafe certification is required or must be attained within orientation and review period.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and other computer-based systems.
  • Associates degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressive supervisory kitchen experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with rigorous quality standards with the proven ability to effectively guide, mentor, train, and onboard staff.

Benefits: $250 Sign-On Bonus RISD offers competitive wages and benefits, which includes but is not limited to:

  • Four (4) weeks of paid vacation
  • Personal and sick time
  • Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits, which begin the first day of the month following your date of hire
  • Fully vested 403(b) retirement contributions after meeting eligibility requirements
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Education Assistance and Tuition Remission programs
  • 14 paid holidays
  • Free RIPTA Transportation to and from work
  • Available on campus parking
  • Meals at every shift

To Apply:
Email to: kramchar@risd.edu
Apply online at: https://risd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RISD/job/Culinary-Production-Supervisor_R-01053-1