Adams' Kitchen Supervisor (Full Time,… at Adams… · Middletown

Kitchen

Job Description

Kitchen Supervisor

Reports To: Kitchen Manager

Who we are at Adams

At Adams, we prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our customers and team members. We believe exceptional customer service goes beyond meeting needs—it’s about treating everyone with genuine respect, kindness, and appreciation. Each team member is expected to greet customers personally, serve them with friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance, and always put customer needs above other tasks. Additionally, we value a workplace where employees treat each other with the same courtesy and respect as our customers, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that reflects our commitment to service excellence.

What we’re looking for

Adams Supervisors are expected to support management and department functions to provide friendly service to our valuable customers, ensuring that each experience reflects the commitment to providing quality products that Adams is known for. For the Kitchen Supervisor, this means assisting the department manager in overseeing the operations and workflow of the Kitchen with varying responsibilities to ensure that customers always have a superior experience.

Your Day-to-Day

• Deliver outstanding customer service by being friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to customer needs.
• Lead and support team members by assigning tasks, training staff, and ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Maintain high product quality by rotating stock, preparing food to recipe standards, and overseeing freshness in all food areas.
• Perform opening and closing duties including equipment setup, food preparation, and cleanup.
• Assist with inventory and ordering of perishable and non-perishable items, and communicate restocking needs to senior chefs.
• Uphold cleanliness and safety standards across all kitchen and service areas, including dishwashing and case cleaning.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and consistently lift/move items up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers, and demonstrate strong product knowledge to make helpful recommendations.
• Oversee daily operations of the Kitchen, delegating tasks to associates to support smooth workflows and excellent customer service
• Monitor inventory levels and place Kitchen orders with vendors to maintain proper stock
• Train and mentor new Kitchen associates by providing hands-on guidance, demonstrating proper techniques, sharing company policies, and fostering their professional growth to help them excel in their roles
• If assigned, participate in job interviews and/or disciplinary discussions
• Contribute and assist with the responsibilities of the Kitchen associates and leads

What you bring to the Farm

• Kitchen professional experience
• Knowledge of the inter-workings of the Kitchen
• Able to bring a friendly and helpful environment to all customers
• Ability demonstrate and set the example of Adams’ culture and values
• Ability to operate and train others on Adams’ point of sale systems
• Work collaboratively and communicate with a team of co-workers and managers
• Exhibit enthusiasm, positivity and/or knowledge about Adams’ products and quality

Working Conditions

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to work varied hours/days to oversee department operations
• Ability to communicate and exchange information so others will understand
• Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods combined with frequent movement in a fast-paced environment
• Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
• Be able to concentrate on tasks in order to avoid injury and waste of product
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks including in tight and confined spaces
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers for duration of shift

Perks of the Job

At Adams, we believe in recognizing and rewarding excellent work with competitive compensation and meaningful benefits. In addition to quality compensation, at Adams you can expect generous medical, dental and vision coverage (for applicable roles), voluntary benefits like pet insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, flexible pay schedules with DailyPay, and best of all, our generous Employee Discount.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions – including skill sets, experience, training, certifications and other business needs.

At Adams, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. We’re committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment that helps our team members thrive—both professionally and personally.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore Adams retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

I understand that other responsibilities may be required and confirm that I am able to carry out the duties of this position.