Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $20.53
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
store discounts
free fitness classes
Wellness Program
employee assistance plan
paid volunteer time
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
401k with 6% match
spending accounts
Job Description
City Market Co-Op is a community-owned grocery cooperative dedicated to providing a wide selection of local, organic, and conventional products at fair prices. The cooperative champions sustainable food systems by sourcing products from local farmers and producers, thereby supporting the regional economy and promoting environmental stewardship. Established as a cornerstone of the local community, City Market Co-Op is known for its commitment to healthy living, social responsibility, and equitable food access. This organization fosters a collaborative workplace culture and actively involves its members and customers in decisions that shape the co-op's future. City Market Co-Op operates multiple locations throughout the city, each staffed by passionate employees who emphasize quality, freshness, and exceptional customer experiences.
The Kitchen Team Lead position is essential to maintaining the high standards City Market Co-Op is known for in its Prepared Foods department. This non-exempt, Grade 6 position under union representation (UE Local 203) focuses on overseeing the kitchen team to ensure consistent, high-quality food production aligned with food safety practices. With a starting wage of $20.53 per hour, this role reports directly to Prepared Foods Management and serves all city market locations.
As a Kitchen Team Lead, you will coordinate, support, and direct the daily activities within the kitchen environment. Responsibilities include managing food preparation, ensuring all food stations are properly stocked and sanitized, guiding kitchen staff, maintaining product labeling and inventory rotation, and contributing to receiving and stocking processes. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall quality of menu offerings, ensuring that finished products are not only safe but also fresh, appealing, and delicious. This leadership role involves daily inventory checks and adherence to established policies regarding operational standards, workplace safety, and security.
The ideal candidate has a passion for food, especially natural and local products, along with culinary skills and team leadership experience. You will have the opportunity to work within a cooperative that values community engagement and growing a healthy local food system. City Market Co-Op provides an empowering work environment where you can advance your culinary expertise while positively impacting food availability and sustainability in the community. This role aligns perfectly with professionals who enjoy dynamic environments where quality, teamwork, and community focus are paramount. Joining City Market means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that fosters both individual and collective growth through meaningful work and cooperative values.
The Kitchen Team Lead position is essential to maintaining the high standards City Market Co-Op is known for in its Prepared Foods department. This non-exempt, Grade 6 position under union representation (UE Local 203) focuses on overseeing the kitchen team to ensure consistent, high-quality food production aligned with food safety practices. With a starting wage of $20.53 per hour, this role reports directly to Prepared Foods Management and serves all city market locations.
As a Kitchen Team Lead, you will coordinate, support, and direct the daily activities within the kitchen environment. Responsibilities include managing food preparation, ensuring all food stations are properly stocked and sanitized, guiding kitchen staff, maintaining product labeling and inventory rotation, and contributing to receiving and stocking processes. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall quality of menu offerings, ensuring that finished products are not only safe but also fresh, appealing, and delicious. This leadership role involves daily inventory checks and adherence to established policies regarding operational standards, workplace safety, and security.
The ideal candidate has a passion for food, especially natural and local products, along with culinary skills and team leadership experience. You will have the opportunity to work within a cooperative that values community engagement and growing a healthy local food system. City Market Co-Op provides an empowering work environment where you can advance your culinary expertise while positively impacting food availability and sustainability in the community. This role aligns perfectly with professionals who enjoy dynamic environments where quality, teamwork, and community focus are paramount. Joining City Market means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that fosters both individual and collective growth through meaningful work and cooperative values.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Two years of line cook, sous chef or chef experience or three years of kitchen experience required
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Ability to follow safety and sanitation standards
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Job Qualifications
- Two years of line cook, sous chef or chef experience or three years of kitchen experience required
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Culinary degree preferred
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred
- Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry helpful
Job Duties
- Coordinating the preparation, stocking and cleaning of all food display and production stations
- Helping to direct the work of kitchen staff
- Ensuring products are labeled and rotated in all food storage and refrigerated areas
- Gathering ingredients from storage or from other departments as necessary
- Assisting with receiving and stocking new products when needed
- Ensuring that finished products are tasty, fresh and attractive
- Compliance with established City Market procedures and practices regarding operations, sales, safety, and security
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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