Kitchen Manager Jobs

Position: Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

Routine Tasks:

• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products.
• Facilitate the plating, presentation, and replenishment of prepared foods for the store.
• Responsible for all equipment is in operational condition and regularly cleaned.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
• Create weekly employee schedule.
• Supervise cooks and other food preparation workers.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards.
• Check freshness of food and ingredients.
• Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department.
• Purchase and maintain inventory.
• Plan menus and ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals.
• Develop team and improve performance through coaching and feedback and create performance and development goals.
• Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards.
• Perform line checks to include temperature checks of all refrigeration, rotation and dating of all foods, proper prep (taste), freshness and specials completed.
• Execute recipes for hot and cold buffet setups.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
• Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned.
• Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Prior experience as a supervisor overseeing and directing a staff.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of Kitchen Management experience in food production and /or kitchen environment.