Chef Manager

Teaneck, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Benefits

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Cater to You is a well-established food service company specializing in providing high-quality lunch programs to independent schools, particularly in New York City. Founded thirty years ago, Cater to You has built a strong reputation for delivering more than 13,000 fresh meals daily to students ranging from pre-schoolers to high school seniors. The company is dedicated to creating wholesome, better-for-you food made from scratch on-site using premium products. At Cater to You, the commitment to farm-to-table delicious food and genuine hospitality is deeply embedded in the company culture, positioning it as a frontrunner in educational food service.

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Job Requirements

Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years progressive culinary management experience
Strong leadership and coaching skills
NYC Food Handler's certification
Serv Safe certification
Allertrain certification
Ability to work in a fast-paced and busy kitchen environment
Ability to lift, move and/or transport up to 50 pounds
Willingness to work long hours and weekends
Effective communication skills
Proactive and positive attitude
Ability to interact professionally with diverse associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients, and customers

Job Qualifications

Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or equivalent experience preferred (Kosher School)
A minimum of 3-5 years progressive culinary management experience
Strong leadership and coaching skills and the ability to train others
NYC Food Handler's certification, Serv Safe certification and Allertrain certification
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Computer literate (Microsoft suite) is a plus
Experience supervising kitchen and service team members

Job Duties

Coordinate all menu planning, quantities needed, and preparation lists with the Sous/Jr. Sous Chef as needed
Place orders, reconcile invoices, take weekly physical inventory, manage budgeted food, and labor costs
Plan, organize and lead food production, service, pack outs and/or deliveries
Ensure food production and service is managed efficiently and effectively
Ensure Galley recipes are communicated to and followed by the kitchen team
Ensure all food is prepared, stored, served, and packaged in accordance with all DOH food and allergen safety guidelines
Manage all dietary needs/allergen restrictions and ensure diners nutritional safety
Ensure all CTY signage and presentation standards are in place and maintained
Train and develop kitchen team in food, allergen, and workplace safety and CTY standards
Manage team member uniform/presentation standards and health and safety protocol
Manage team member daily and weekly time and attendance
Manage weekly payroll process
Manage team member performance documentation and evaluations
Preparation and execution for catering and events
Ensure all facilities, storage areas, preparation areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained in accordance with DOH and CTY standards
Ensure any needed equipment and/or refrigeration repairs are communicated and followed up on with the appropriate point persons
Communicate frequently and effectively with key points of contact in the school community including administrators, faculty, and parents
Manage pre-orders and communicate with families as needed
Manage POS system, cashiers, and transaction process
Manage daily sales- reports, reconciliation, and cash/deposit flow

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