JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a driven culinary professional, who loves working the line and that can assist the Kitchen Manager in running a kitchen staff of 7-10 individuals. Competitive pay and benefits.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 years kitchen management and leadership experience.

ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER DUTIES:

Responsible for the supervision of all kitchen personnel and preparation of all food. Supervises, coordinates, and participates in activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel. Must have knowledge of all formalities of cooking, as well as health and food safety regulations.

Responsible for all food and budgeting.

Directs the activities of the kitchen in accordance with specifications and procedures. Plans and schedules daily food production in relation to anticipated demand. Ensures food quality, portion control, and production cost control. Trains all kitchen personnel. Is responsible for controlling food inventory, maintenance of kitchen equipment, sanitation and housekeeping.

Plans meals by analyzing recipes; retrieving and ordering ingredients.

Prepares ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste.

Completes meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients; verifying doneness and taste; assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.

Presents meals by placing and arranging hot and cold elements using plates, dishes, bowls, and baskets.

Controls costs by adhering to recipes; following preparation standards.

Maintains a sanitary kitchen by adhering to state and local sanitation, storage, and refrigeration requirements and codes; cleaning equipment.

Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive and cleaning maintenance; calling for repairs.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Verbal Communication, Energy Level, Dependability, Productivity, Customer Service, Attendance, Confidentiality, Emotional Control, Flexibility, Handles Pressure, Able to Work in a Standing Position for Long Periods of Time

BENEFITS:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

SHIFT:

10 hour shift

12 hour shift

8 hour shift

Day shift

Night shift