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Assistant Kitchen Manager - Store #16

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Career development opportunities
inclusive workplace
training and certification support

Job Description

Parker's Kitchen is a renowned restaurant known for its commitment to quality food, exceptional service, and fostering a supportive work environment. With a reputation for maintaining high standards in both culinary excellence and customer satisfaction, Parker's Kitchen strives to deliver a memorable dining experience to every guest. The establishment prides itself on a welcoming atmosphere, not only for customers but also for employees, promoting growth and development among its team members. As an inclusive and equal opportunity employer, Parker's Kitchen values diversity and ensures a respectful workplace where integrity and honesty are fundamental values.

The role of Assistant Kitchen Manager at Parker's Kitchen provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their culinary leadership skills while assisting in managing the daily operations of the kitchen. This position focuses on supporting the Kitchen Manager in maintaining efficient kitchen systems, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, and delivering excellent customer service. The Assistant Kitchen Manager is integral to managing inventory, labor costs, and employee schedules, all while fostering positive interaction with both customers and team members.

This role is designed for someone eager to grow within kitchen leadership, offering hands-on experience in supervising food preparation, enforcing safe food handling practices, and overseeing stock levels to align with budgetary goals. The Assistant Kitchen Manager also plays a key role in communicating new policies, promotions, and procedures to the team, helping drive the successful operation of the kitchen. In addition, the position requires flexibility in work hours, a commitment to learning new skills, and the physical ability to meet the demands of a dynamic kitchen environment.

Overall, this position at Parker's Kitchen represents a valuable career stepping stone for those passionate about culinary arts and kitchen management, offering the chance to work in a supportive, growth-oriented restaurant that upholds stringent health and safety standards, values teamwork, and is dedicated to maintaining its high-service quality.

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years of age upon hire date
  • must have reliable transportation
  • completion of food safety certification within the first month of employment is required
  • completion of a skills-based certification within the first 120 days of employment is mandatory
  • assistant kitchen managers must be able to work varied hours days and shifts as needed by the employer due to business circumstances
  • ability to stand for extended periods ranging from 8 to 10 hours
  • ability to multitask perform repeated bending standing reaching and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
  • ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds
  • comfortable working in environments with wet floors temperature fluctuations and loud noise levels

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • prior experience in food service or kitchen environment advantageous
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • proven ability to lead or supervise a team
  • basic understanding of food safety standards and sanitation practices
  • knowledge of inventory management and cost control helpful
  • ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen setting

Job Duties

  • Interact with customers and employees in a respectful courteous manner fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere
  • speak honestly and act with integrity upholding company values at all times
  • conduct weekly inventory counts and generate cost of sales reports
  • manage and audit inventory levels to ensure they align with the budget
  • collaborate with the kitchen manager to learn and assist in managing labor costs by scheduling employees according to the approved labor budget
  • assist the kitchen manager in enforcing the Safety and Health Policy to maintain a safe and compliant environment
  • stock food and beverage areas with products and supplies to ensure in stock conditions at all times
  • prepare all made to order food and or beverages according to recipe or customer specifications
  • ensure safe food handling procedures are maintained at all times
  • communicate procedures promotions and new products to employees and customers
  • perform additional tasks as assigned to support the overall success of the department

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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