Appalachian Sustainable Development

Food Truck Supervisor/Groundwork Mentor - Abingdon, VA

Job Description

Appalachian Sustainable Development’s Groundwork workforce development program provides paid, on-the-job training combined with wraparound services that support personal and career growth. The program provides opportunities for job shadowing and internships, plus advanced education through college coursework or certifications, as well as training on essential skills, financial literacy, career development, and more.

Job Summary

Under management of the Groundwork manager, the Kitchen Supervisor will manage and coordinate all food operations, food preparation, and food service for the Groundwork food services pathway and its associated Social Enterprise “The Food Truck” located in Abingdon or Duffield, VA. The Kitchen Supervisor will provide independent leadership in the areas of food preparation and staff supervision, quality control, food safety and cleanliness, sustainability, food and supply ordering and requisitions and recordkeeping.

Duties and Responsibilities

Day-to-day work responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Train and evaluate the performance of Groundwork trainees working in one or more phases of a food service operation
• Assign, coordinate, and maintain workflow in a food truck
• Train and implement standards based on the following:

Sanitation standards for equipment and workspace in accordance with federal and state regulations

• Requisition food and supplies
• Ensure food quality
• Apply sustainability best practices to food operations (for example, composting food waste, using recyclable/recycled packaging materials) where possible

Minimum Qualifications

Experience leading and managing a commercial kitchen or food truck. SERVSafe Manager’s certification is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles
• Cash handling principles and practices
• Commercial food service equipment
• Customer service principles
• Safety procedures

Demonstrated Skill in:

• Supervising subordinate staff
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory
• Maintaining food service equipment

A typical day in this position might include the following:

• Meet with trainees to prepare for the day’s activities, check in on attitudes, and set expectations
• Order supplies
• Food Preparation or onsite food sales via ASD Food Truck

Supervision

This position reports to the Workforce Development Program Manager but is also expected to work closely with other ASD employees, and with limited daily supervision. This position will oversee the activities of a cohort of 4-6 trainees.

Location

Abingdon or Duffield, Virginia, with occasional travel to Bristol or Tazewell, Virginia

Salary

$36,000 - $40,000 depending on experience

Hours

Full time

Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:00 with occasional weekend or after hours on an as-needed basis

Requirements

Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to set an example of healthy work behaviors

Ability to stand/be on feet for extended periods of time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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