Kitchen Manager

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. 

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Do you want to work in a state of the art kitchen facility? Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, great-tasting food; proper food safety and sanitation procedures, a great dining experience, and you have the drive to help grow and develop those around you? Grand Canyon University is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to ensure menu items are executed with excellence in the restaurant. In addition, the Kitchen Supervisor will maintain standards for food production and compliance in sanitation and food storage.

What you will do: ?

• Responsible for assigned kitchen section, controlling quality and quantity of food and food storage.

• Understand, monitor, and ensure opening and closing procedures for all kitchen areas; ensure that all crew members are trained in procedures.

• Assist Kitchen Manager in detailed planning and administrative work as needed for efficient food operations.

• Maintain current recipes and plating guides for all menu offerings; recommends changes as needed based upon trends in guest ordering and feedback.

• Maintain standards for food production and handling, cooking, food storage, sanitation, safety, and employee hygiene in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.

• Has responsibility for oversight of the kitchen in absence of the Kitchen Manager and the culinary staff, which includes full-time, part-time employees and student workers.

What you need:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in restaurant, hotel or contract food service establishment

• ServSafe Management Certified

• Demonstrated proficiency in all stations in the kitchen

• Culinary degree preferred

• Ability to pass pre-employment background investigation

• Must work nights, weekends and holidays or extended hours as needed

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus