Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $22.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Uniform allowance
Job Description
The position is offered by a distinguished culinary establishment that prioritizes excellence in kitchen management and food quality. This company is renowned for providing exceptional dining experiences through meticulous attention to detail in food preparation and service. Operating within a structured environment, this establishment emphasizes maintaining high sanitation standards, ensuring food freshness, and fostering professional development among kitchen staff. The company culture encourages teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning, setting a solid foundation for career growth in the culinary arts sector.
This role is designed to support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, making it integral to the smoot... Show More
This role is designed to support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, making it integral to the smoot... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years relevant kitchen experience preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Capacity to stand for long periods and perform physical kitchen tasks
- Understanding of health and safety regulations
- Strong teamwork and leadership abilities
- Willingness to attend up to 3 special events per semester
- Ability to follow directions and take initiative
- Good communication skills
Job Qualifications
- No prior experience or training required
- 2 years of relevant experience preferred
- Ability to lead kitchen team effectively
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage inventory and stock
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Knowledge of proper food rotation and storage practices
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene
- Competence in supervising food preparation and presentation
- Ability to assist in menu development and kitchen training programs
Job Duties
- Ensures the overall cleanliness of kitchens meets and exceeds health and equipment cleaning standards
- Performs periodic and regular inspections of kitchen to observe quality of food preparation and service, food appearance, and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas and equipment
- Leads kitchen team in chef's absence
- Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members
- Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients when Executive Chef isn’t present
- Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
- Keeps service line prepped and stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
- Assists with supervision of all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
- Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities
- Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
- Assists Executive Chef with any duties or tasks needed
- Holds availability open for up to 3 special events per semester
- Maintains a pleasant appearance and always be in a clean chef coat while in the kitchen
- Communicates client feedback to chef and upper management as needed
- Receives trucks and checks for quantity and quality
- Keeps professional working relationships with all vendors and clients
- Abides by all scheduling and time management protocols
- Assists in monitoring scheduling and time management of self and onsite staff
- Washes and cleans raw food products
- Ensures proper rotation in ovens following hold time standards
- Stocks and restocks items online according to specifications
- Transfers to other worksites as needed by management
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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