Vegetable Preparation Supervisor

Job No.: 000180 DO&CO Catering Full-time • On-Site Required Experience: Mid Level Location:  Jamaica, NY  11430 
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We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Vegetable Preparation Supervisor to join our growing New York Team!

Compensation:

$65,000 - $70,000 Per Year

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years of vegetable preparation experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Proficient knife skills, particularly in vegetable cutting, with the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to stand for long periods, move, lift, carry, and work in hot or cold environments for 8-hour shifts.
  • Strong capability to train, motivate, and supervise team members while ensuring adherence to food safety protocols (OSHA, HACCP).
  • Demonstrated ability to complete tasks promptly and meet strict deadlines.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays).
  • Preferably holds a Bachelor’s degree, or high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Supervise daily activities of the vegetable preparation team, ensuring tasks such as cleaning, peeling, cutting, and shredding fruits and vegetables are completed efficiently and on time.
  • Train, motivate, and evaluate team members on food preparation, sanitation, and safety procedures (OSHA, HACCP), ensuring all training sessions are documented.
  • Report deficiencies, challenges, or performance issues to supervisors, offering alternative solutions where applicable.
  • Coordinate production usage and demand, adjusting food production accordingly to meet kitchen requirements.
  • Ensure the team adheres to all safety and sanitation guidelines, promptly reporting any issues to the Executive Chef.
  • Prepare large quantities of vegetables according to company and customer instructions, following all approved procedures and specifications.
  • Properly store vegetables in designated containers and ensure correct rotation to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
  • Record food and storage area temperatures, ensuring ingredients are fresh and safe for use.
  • Supervise end-of-shift cleaning activities, ensuring work areas, equipment, and utensils are sanitized.
  • Manage food inventory and equipment, reporting shortages or concerns to the Executive Chef.

Additional Information:

Who We Are: 
We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, DO & CO offers gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly, sometimes beyond our own expectations.

What We Offer: 
  • Estimated salary range: $65,000 – $70,000 annually.
  • Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).  
  • An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.  
  • Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.  
  • The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.  

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