Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $75,000.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
City Beet Kitchens is a pioneering mission-based non-profit catering company based in New York City. Established in 1995 initially as "Comfort Foods," it rebranded in 2015 to City Beet Kitchens to reflect its evolving vision and commitment. The company not only serves delicious and high-quality food but also focuses on creating meaningful job opportunities for individuals who were formerly unhoused. This unique approach blends culinary excellence with social impact to make a transformative difference in the lives it touches. Situated in the heart of NYC within a supported housing building, City Beet Kitchens operates two major divisions: the institutional division... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years culinary experience
- Previous leadership role as lead chef or sous chef
- Ability to multitask effectively under pressure
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Patient and mentoring attitude
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of NYC Health Department standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and TOAST
- Flexibility to work during busy seasons and large events
- Commitment to the company’s mission and working with diverse populations
Job Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years high-level culinary experience
- Passion for food and commitment to City Beet Kitchens' mission
- Previous lead chef or sous chef experience
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and solve problems calmly
- Patient demeanor suitable for training interns and early career staff
- Strong mentoring abilities
- Creative skills in menu design
- Team player with high communication skills
- Experience in high-volume restaurant or catering environments
- Thorough understanding of NYC Food Standards
- Strong multitasking ability and resilience under pressure
- Responsiveness to team and customers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and TOAST
- Familiarity with inventory management programs is a plus
- Schedule flexibility for large events and peak periods
Job Duties
- Managing a commercial kitchen including staff, product, and inventory
- Collaborating and problem solving with Executive Director, Director of Events, and Senior Events Manager to develop high-quality culinary experiences
- Mentoring and motivating interns and early career cooks
- Leading and motivating the kitchen team
- Understanding and supporting City Beet Kitchens' mission and working with diverse populations
- Ensuring high quality food preparation and presentation
- Budgeting, balancing, and maintaining low food cost
- Managing and optimizing vendor relationships and pricing
- Leading the hot line and supervising staff on other stations
- Maintaining a flexible and responsive attitude towards customers' needs
- Creating menus, seasonal specials, testing, and developing recipes
- Staying aware of food and industry trends and new ingredients
- Handling produce ordering and invoice management
- Scheduling staff and maintaining kitchen standards consistent with NYC Health Department requirements
- Creating and updating recipe documentation
- Adapting to a non-traditional and functional kitchen environment
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