Description:
Are you passionate about cooking and looking for an exciting opportunity that combines professional growth with a beautiful and serene environment? Look no further! Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, located in the picturesque Santa Fe, New Mexico, is seeking a talented Kitchen Supervisor to join our diverse and inclusive team.
Why choose Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort? We're not just your average resort. Our luxurious and tranquil retreat offers a range of accommodations, including spacious rooms, suites, and casitas. Our resort is renowned for its spring-fed waters, known for their respite and healing properties, providing a unique wellness experience for our guests.
At Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, we take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable experiences for our guests. Join our team and be part of a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued.
Join us in fulfilling our mission of providing genuinely gracious hospitality while stewarding and sharing sacred springs. Ojo Spa Resorts awaits your expertise and passion.
Reporting directly to the Chef, the Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for all kitchen functions, including but not limited to training kitchen employees, food purchasing, receiving, product management, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, safety, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards. Join our talented Chef Zachary Perron and be part of a team that values excellence and creativity.
At Ojo Santa Fe, you'll work in a unique environment with access to our very own farm, allowing us to create farm-to-table dishes. If you're ready to take your culinary career to new heights while enjoying the serenity of Santa Fe, apply now! Embrace this opportunity for professional growth, fun, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of our guests through your culinary expertise.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensures that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
2. Responsible for ordering food products according to predetermined product specifications and receiving in the correct unit count and condition.
3. Ensures deliveries are received in accordance with the department’s receiving policies and procedures.
4. Controls food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures including checking and maintaining proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
5. Prepares required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized, timely manner when it is required by the business needs.
6. Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Chef in a manner consistent with expectations.
7. Ensures proper labeling and dating of all products.
8. Ensures proper food rotation protocols.
9. Complies in a ready and positive manner to any and all reasonable work requests from the Managing Business Partner, the General Manager, the F&B Manager, and the Assistant F&B Manager.
Staff Supervision and Scheduling
1. Assists the Chef by supervising the back of the house, including ongoing training, development, and follow-up. Ensures that clear feedback on performance is provided to the kitchen team in a timely manner.
2. Oversees the training of kitchen personnel in the safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.
3. Provides safety training in carrying objects and handling hazardous materials.
4. Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
5. Assists the Chef in managing the performance and discipline of the kitchen staff.
6. Provides orientation of department rules, policies, and procedures and oversees the training of new staff.
7. Assists the Chef in coordinating scheduling and time off requests for the staff as needed.
8. Helps management coordinate efforts between the front and back of the house.
9. Models and creates a team spirit within the kitchen that embodies and supports our core values: Accountability, Authenticity, Diversity, Excellence, Gratitude, Happiness, Integrity, Mindfulness, Respect, and Teamwork. Furthermore, promotes a smooth and consistently harmonious relationship with front of the house staff in order to provide an optimal restaurant experience to our guests.
Recipe Adherence
1. Works with the Chef to establish portion controls
2. Supports the Chef in creating and maintaining a standard recipe card system for all menu items.
3. Maintains food quality and consistency standards.
4. Ensures adherence to procedures and coordinates production.
Sanitation and Cleanliness
1. Ensures that a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen is maintained, always. Performs twice a day review of the kitchen and associated facilities. Ensures adequate opening and closing procedures are maintained.
2. Ensures compliance with all Federal (OSHA) and New Mexico Environment Department standards.
3. Oversees safety and waste control procedures including checking and maintaining proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
4. Ensures that all equipment is kept clean and in proper working condition through personal inspection and by establishing and following preventative maintenance programs.
5. Trains kitchen staff in cleanliness and sanitation practices.
6. Maintains appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, equipment, and food storage areas.
Culinary Activities
1. Prepares and monitors daily prep production.
2. Expedites food preparation as necessary.
3. Tastes and visually inspects prepared food. Takes action to correct irregularities and violations of the standard recipe card system.
4. Ensures that food, garnishes, and plate presentation standards are adhered to.
5. Performs the duties of other kitchen positions as volume and staffing dictate.
6. Maintains solid knowledge of all food products.
7. Skillfully demonstrates a variety of cooking/culinary techniques and knife skills.
Requirements:
1. 2+ years of experience in a similar position or relevant experience or training, which may be demonstrated via degree or certificate, completion of the apprenticeship.
2. Valid New Mexico Food Handler Manager certification and Alcohol Server Permit are required before hire.
3. Strong work ethic.
4. Punctuality, dependability, and flexibility are critical.
5. Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back-of-the-house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls, food/labor costs, and product quality.
6. Ability to work respectfully and productively with all staff, maintaining a high degree of professionalism and camaraderie, at all times.
7. Energetic and passionate about the resort and restaurant industries, and the providing of outstanding guest experiences. Seeks to reach or surpass high standards.
8. In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices.
9. Business experience preferred.
10. Creative, innovative thinking.
11. Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers.
12. Excellent communication skills.
13. Excellent time management, scheduling, managerial, and organizational skills.
14. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.
15. Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
16. Experience managing inventories and stocktaking.
17. Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, weekdays, and holidays required.
18. Ability to stand for eight or more hours per day, sit, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds at a time.
19. Ability to work in an environment where the employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, and noise.
20. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to create and follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
21. Bi-lingual: English/Spanish a plus.
22. Consistently model and follow Core Values.
Ojo Spa Resorts Discounts and Perks:
Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort and Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa:
Mission based company with values you can trust
Medical, Dental, Vision, generous 401k (with employer match) after applicable waiting periods
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Sick Time
Paid Time Off
Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles
Numerous Growth & Developmental Opportunities
Competitive Compensation
Discounted Employee Lunch
Free Lunch/Dinner on Thanksgiving & Christmas
Employee Appreciation Lunches
Above and Beyond Awards - Ojo Bucks
Soak in the Springs for FREE (Monday - Thursday). Free to employee and one guest (over age 13)
40% off Spa Treatments (includes private pools and private Ojitos)
40% off at the Restaurants
20% off at the Gift Shops
Discounted Lodging Rate
Hiking Trails
Ojo Santa Fe: Gym, Puppy Patch, Chicken Chat
Ojo Caliente: Yoga Workshops (if space available) & Monthly Birthday Treats
Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort is conveniently located near several vibrant cities and towns, making it easily accessible for Line Cook candidates like you. Check out the distances below and see how close we are to some popular destinations:
Only 34 miles away from Bernalillo, NM.
Rio Rancho, NM, is located only 43 miles away from our resort.
Placitas, NM, is conveniently located only just 39 miles away.
Corrales, NM, is a short 42-mile drive from Ojo Sant Fe.
Albuquerque, NM, is just 51 miles away.
Espanola is 38 miles away.
Los Alamos is 46 miles away.
Join us now and become an essential part of the Ojo Santa Fe Mineral Springs Resort & Spa family. Make Ojo Spa Resorts your next career destination!
To learn more about Ojo Spa Resorts, please visit: ojosparesorts.com
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