Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Equal opportunity employer
Job Description
Parker's Kitchen is a renowned food service establishment known for its commitment to quality, exceptional customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere. With a focus on maintaining high standards and fostering a supportive work environment, Parker's Kitchen operates multiple locations with the goal of delivering delicious made-to-order meals paired with excellent hospitality. This company prides itself on upholding integrity, respect, and strong community values, making it a preferred employer for individuals seeking a rewarding career in the culinary and hospitality industry.
The role of Kitchen Manager in Training at Parker's Kitchen offers a unique professional development opportunity for individuals eager to enhance their leadership abilities and gain comprehensive experience in kitchen management. This position is primarily dedicated to supporting the Kitchen Manager in ensuring smooth and efficient daily kitchen operations. As a Kitchen Manager in Training, you will play a crucial role in maintaining operational standards, managing inventory, controlling labor costs, ensuring food safety and sanitation, and fostering excellent team communication. Your involvement in these key areas will not only contribute to the overall success of the kitchen but also prepare you for advancement within the company.
As part of the responsibilities, you will be interacting with customers and team members, always upholding Parker's Kitchen's values of honesty, respect, and integrity. You will assist in conducting weekly inventory counts, managing supplies, and generating sales reports, ensuring the kitchen operates within budget. Partnering with the Kitchen Manager, you will help optimize labor costs through effective staff scheduling. Upholding stringent food safety protocols and maintaining a safe, compliant working environment are also critical aspects of this position.
This role demands flexibility as you must be prepared to work varied hours, days, and shifts in response to business needs. The program aims to provide hands-on experience by occasionally stepping in as a Kitchen Manager, granting you real-world leadership experience that is instrumental in your career growth. Physical stamina is essential, as the role requires standing for extended periods and performing various physically demanding tasks. Parker's Kitchen values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities, ensuring a supportive workplace for all employees.
The role of Kitchen Manager in Training at Parker's Kitchen offers a unique professional development opportunity for individuals eager to enhance their leadership abilities and gain comprehensive experience in kitchen management. This position is primarily dedicated to supporting the Kitchen Manager in ensuring smooth and efficient daily kitchen operations. As a Kitchen Manager in Training, you will play a crucial role in maintaining operational standards, managing inventory, controlling labor costs, ensuring food safety and sanitation, and fostering excellent team communication. Your involvement in these key areas will not only contribute to the overall success of the kitchen but also prepare you for advancement within the company.
As part of the responsibilities, you will be interacting with customers and team members, always upholding Parker's Kitchen's values of honesty, respect, and integrity. You will assist in conducting weekly inventory counts, managing supplies, and generating sales reports, ensuring the kitchen operates within budget. Partnering with the Kitchen Manager, you will help optimize labor costs through effective staff scheduling. Upholding stringent food safety protocols and maintaining a safe, compliant working environment are also critical aspects of this position.
This role demands flexibility as you must be prepared to work varied hours, days, and shifts in response to business needs. The program aims to provide hands-on experience by occasionally stepping in as a Kitchen Manager, granting you real-world leadership experience that is instrumental in your career growth. Physical stamina is essential, as the role requires standing for extended periods and performing various physically demanding tasks. Parker's Kitchen values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities, ensuring a supportive workplace for all employees.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of management experience in food service operations or demonstrated experience in food service operations with Parker's
- 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
- Kitchen Managers in Training 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
- Minimum of 2 years of management experience in food service operations or demonstrated experience in food service operations with Parker's
- Completion of Food Safety Certification within the first month of employment
- Completion of a skills-based certification within the first 120 days of employment
- Ability to work varied hours, days, and shifts as needed by the employer
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 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
- Work alongside the Kitchen Manager with communicating procedures, promotions, and new products to employees to ensure smooth operations
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the overall success of the department
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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