Coordinate and assign the daily workflow of associates promoting operational efficiency. Ensure associates understand their duties and delegated tasks. Direct associates to ensure all quality, quantity, and timing objectives are met in an efficient and effective manner. Direct the preparation and cooking of food according to the menu cycle, standardized recipes, production sheets, and the direction of management. Provide guidance to cooks on menus, recipes, and production sheets initiating constructive feedback and coaching when necessary. Supervise the service of meals providing guidance on portion control, food presentation, and food handling as needed. Provide constructive feedback and coaching when necessary. Ensure refrigeration and food temperatures are recorded consistently. Inspect the kitchen, work areas, utensils, and equipment daily. Ensure associates are following the Sanitation Schedule to ensure proper sanitation. Provide direction to associates in areas such as customer service, quality control, food safety, and cleanliness. Prepare and serve meals as needed. Consistently adhere to operational and safety policies and procedures. Maintain an understanding of MSDS and properly use and maintain chemicals utilized within the kitchen. Maintain confidentiality of client, patient, and/or student information. Properly escalate client, patient, or student concerns to management. Consistently follow the approved company uniform standards, as well as health and grooming standards. Participate in and complete in-service training, safety training, and all other training programs assigned. All other duties as assigned.