Warehouse Kitchen Supervisor (Italian)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Warehouse Kitchen Supervisor with a strong foundation in Culinary Arts and expertise in Italian cuisine to lead our central kitchen operations. This role is ideal for someone who combines hands-on culinary skills with leadership and production management experience in a high-volume kitchen or food production warehouse.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising kitchen staff, maintaining food quality standards, overseeing the preparation and dispatch of meals, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day activities in a warehouse kitchen setting focused on Italian cuisine
• Lead and support a team of cooks and kitchen assistants, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency
• Apply professional culinary arts techniques to ensure authentic taste, presentation, and portion control
• Oversee batch cooking, food assembly, and timely dispatch to outlets or clients
• Monitor kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and safety practices in compliance with HACCP and local food safety standards
• Manage kitchen inventory, food costing, and coordinate with the procurement team
• Train and mentor staff on cooking methods, kitchen safety, and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with chefs and management on menu development and production planning

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts or a related field
• Proven experience in a supervisory kitchen role, preferably in a warehouse or central kitchen
• Expertise in Italian cuisine – both traditional and modern techniques
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Familiarity with large-scale food production and inventory systems
• Knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, ISO, etc.)
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Job Type: Full-time