Job Information
Burning Man NVO Kitchen Supervisor in Gerlach, Nevada
JOB SUMMARY
The Kitchen Supervisor will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of kitchen duties and will be hands-on in the kitchen. This role will support the management of the kitchen staff and preparing meals.
This is a temporary, full-time , Exempt role, based in Gerlach, NV running from September to October , 2024.
The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on July 5th, 2024.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Crew Management (40%)
Coordinate and assign tasks as needed for successful completion of meal service, including but not limited to prepping, serving, cleaning.
Address crew issues, and interpersonal conflicts within the crew following the Burning Man Project conflict resolution and de-escalation process.
Appropriately give both affirming and constructive feedback to crew members.
Comply with TSA for proper waste removal.
Address logistical issues as they arise to ensure the completion of vital tasks, including assisting in meal preparation or service or obtaining supplies from Reno.
Food Service (35%)
Contribute to food preparation, service, and cleanup duties as needed.
Ability to work on each station in the kitchen, including but not limited to dishwashing, prepping, cooking, serving, and cleaning.
Scale recipes and produce lists for shopping as needed.
Responsible for knowing crew counts and dietary needs and posting them in clearly visible locations in all kitchens daily; Ensured options are provided for all dietary needs.
Responsible for timing and portion control when present.
Assistance in organizing and planning food service for special events.
Kitchen Administrative Duties (20%)
Assist the Kitchen Manager in creating menus, shopping lists, and meal prep lists.
Schedule crew as needed to accommodate meal service and crew time best off.
Submit receipts and expense reports to management.
Update all Kitchen documents weekly.
Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)
Perform other duties as assigned.
LEARNING AND TEACHING
Documentation - Drives the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to assigned duties.
Teaching – Takes a leadership role in the acculturation and training of staff. Teaches live or e-learning classes, as requested. Promotes a culture of teaching and learning throughout the community.
Mentoring - Mentors subordinates in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and experience that will allow them to advance in the organization. Aids, encourages and inspires their team.
Learning – Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes.
Speaking – Represents Burning Man as a subject matter expert and culture-bearer, as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Ability to adjust schedule seasonally to relocate and work in Gerlach, Nevada.
Worked in a kitchen and understands workflow, timing and overall kitchen stress.
Must have experience operating a fryer, flat top, convection oven, or traditional oven, as well as possess basic knowledge of knife skills.
Abide by the rules and codes of conduct described in the NVO Manager Manual, NVO Handbook, Ranch Protocols, and the NVO Kitchen S.O.P.
PREFERRED
It is helpful if the candidate has previously been to Burning Man or is familiar with its culture.
Experience leading a team, including teaching, coaching, mentoring, educating, and redirecting.
Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
COMPENSATION:
Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated pay rate for this position is $ $21 to $23 __ per hour .
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Off-playa: Work is active and in the person requiring the ability to stand, lift, and bend for extended periods.
On-playa: This position does not extend to playa.
NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
Burning Man Project celebrates the importance of creating a diverse environment and enthusiastically encourages Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Color, LGBTQIA+, Immigrant, women, and people with disabilities, of all ages, to apply.
Burning Man Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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