Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Flexible Schedule
Professional Development
Job Description
Easterseals Arkansas is a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services that improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families. The organization offers a wide range of programs including therapeutic, educational, health, and vocational services designed to support independence and promote community inclusion. Easterseals Arkansas is committed to excellence and compassion as they serve their diverse community with a variety of residential and non-residential programs.
This position is a full-time Staff Supervisor role responsible for overseeing both kitchen staff and laundry operations, working a schedule of 40 hours from Monday to Thursday with an... Show More
This position is a full-time Staff Supervisor role responsible for overseeing both kitchen staff and laundry operations, working a schedule of 40 hours from Monday to Thursday with an... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs
- ability to work in hot, fast-paced kitchen and laundry environments
- dexterity and hand-eye coordination to use kitchen and laundry equipment
- ability to manage physical demands of supervising both departments simultaneously
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience in a kitchen environment with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role
- experience or understanding of laundry operations including fabric care, washing, and equipment handling
- strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety standards, and hygiene practices
- ability to supervise, train, and motivate staff across multiple departments
- excellent organizational and time-management skills
- ability to manage and maintain kitchen and laundry equipment and supplies
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Supervise kitchen staff
- manage daily operations of kitchen personnel including line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers
- provide leadership and guidance to ensure staff meet performance standards
- conduct daily briefings to set priorities
- monitor food preparation and presentation for quality and consistency
- oversee portion sizes and plating
- ensure cleanliness and organization of kitchen
- train new kitchen staff on food preparation and safety procedures
- offer ongoing coaching and support
- assist with cross-training staff
- enforce kitchen hygiene and food safety standards
- ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas and equipment
- assist in managing kitchen inventory including food and cleaning supplies
- report equipment issues and coordinate repairs
- help track food waste to minimize costs
- oversee laundry operations including cleaning and maintenance of linens, uniforms, towels
- ensure linens are cleaned, sanitized, and stocked
- maintain organized laundry area
- supervise laundry staff and manage schedules
- train laundry staff on proper washing, drying, folding, and storing procedures
- ensure staff follow laundry protocols
- maintain and monitor laundry equipment
- track inventory of laundry supplies and place orders
- ensure equipment maintenance
- ensure linens and uniforms meet quality standards
- inspect finished laundry quality
- foster open communication between kitchen, laundry, and management
- collaborate with VP of Residential Programs on department issues
- resolve concerns and complaints professionally
- keep timekeeping and attendance records
- assist in creating staff schedules
- maintain inventory and cleaning logs
- support kitchen during peak hours with food prep, cooking, plating
- cover shifts or provide additional support as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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