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
Training opportunities
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Workplace meals
Job Description
This position is with a reputable culinary establishment committed to high standards of kitchen management and food quality. The company prides itself on maintaining exceptional cleanliness, organization, and consistency in food preparation and presentation. It operates in a dynamic kitchen environment where teamwork, professionalism, and attention to detail are essential to success. The establishment places a strong emphasis on adhering to health and sanitation standards and fosters ongoing training and development opportunities for kitchen staff to enhance their skills and maintain a high level of service and product quality.
The role is designed to assist the Executive Chef in m... Show More
The role is designed to assist the Executive Chef in m... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous relevant kitchen experience preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to lead and motivate kitchen staff
- Knowledge of food safety regulations
- Physical capability to stand for long periods and perform kitchen duties
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management
- Willingness to work at different worksites as assigned
- Availability to attend special events when scheduled
Job Qualifications
- No prior experience or training required
- 2 years of relevant experience preferred
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
- Leadership skills to guide junior staff
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to manage stock and food rotation
- Ability to work effectively during peak hours
- Physical ability to perform manual tasks
- Commitment to professional appearance and conduct
- Ability to follow scheduling and time management protocols
Job Duties
- Ensures the overall cleanliness of kitchens meets and exceeds health and equipment cleaning standards
- Performs periodic 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 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 wears a clean chef coat
- Communicates client feedback to chef and upper management as needed
- Receives trucks and checks for quantity and quality
- Maintains professional relationships with vendors and clients
- Abides by scheduling and time management protocols
- Assists in monitoring scheduling and time management of self and on-site staff
- Washes and cleans raw food products
- Ensures proper rotation in ovens following hold time standards
- Stocks and restocks items according to specifications
- Transfers to other worksites as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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