Responsibilities
Supports the Kitchen Manager in the operation of the kitchen. In charge of the Kitchen when the Kitchen Manager is not there.
Ordering
- Place and receive accurate food and supply orders, monitor quality and rotate stock properly.
- Prompt attention to returns
- Maintain appropriate inventory, avoiding over and out of stocks
- Track credit returns
Production
- Oversee daily production lists for kitchen staff and ensure proper rotation of current recipes.
- Oversee varied, attractive and tasteful selection of soups, salad, dips, entrees and desserts.
- Coordinate production needs for the deli service counter with the Deli Counter Supervisor.
- Assist Kitchen Manager in taking catering requests. Oversee production of catering orders, food quality and on-time delivery
- Track and monitor spoilage
- Track and monitor daily production
- Assist with production as needed
- Assist with recipe development following department policies for pricing, production and merchandising.
- Work with cooks/bakers to achieve department goals.
- Review movement reports, adjusting production accordingly.
Personnel Management
- ·Supervise kitchen operations and supervisor staff
- Communicate all performance concerns to Kitchen Manager and shift leads
- Schedule all kitchen staff
- Conduct performance evaluations for kitchen staff
- Ensure training of new kitchen staff
- Assist in development of training materials for kitchen staff
- Maintain Storewide and Deli policies in the kitchen
- Coordinate and facilitate kitchen meetings
- Maintain open communication with all kitchen staff and respond to staff concerns in a timely fashion.
- Provide communication link between kitchen staff and kitchen managers.
- Customer Service
- Provide excellent customer service and monitor customer service by kitchen staff
- Communicate and address customer requests and concerns in cooperation with other Kitchen Manager.
Operations
- Ensure Health Department regulations are followed in all food production.
- Coordinate and ensure regular cleaning schedule for kitchen.
- Maintain and monitor equipment condition and inform Kitchen Manager regarding necessary repairs
- Assist Kitchen Managers in meeting objectives for sales, margin and turns
- Assist Kitchen Manager in ensuring competitive pricing that meets margin goals
- Work with Deli Counter Supervisor and shift leads to maintain excellent communication, and respond to concerns in a timely fashion.
Other
- Attend departmental/store meetings
- Attend trainings and certification classes as needed.
- Experience in recording monthly inventory
- Other projects as assigned by the Kitchen Manager
- Train small groups.
Job Qualifications
- Food Service Manager Certification
- Relevant supervisory experience
- Experience training large groups a plus
- Efficient cooking skills
- Good sense of taste/smell
- Excellent communication skills
- Buying/ordering experience
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel)
- English proficiency
General Qualifications
· Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands
· Organized, attention to detail.
· Familiarity with natural and organic foods
· Self-motivated, organized, responsible, flexible
· Regular, predictable attendance with ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business.
· Ability to project friendly, outgoing personality
· Written and spoken English proficiency
Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
