Kitchen Lead: Prep, Safety & Inventory Steward

Tastewell Food Group Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Tastewell Food Group Inc. is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to manage the preparation and production of all menu items, ensuring quality and cleanliness, and maintaining strict food safety standards.

You will lead a team, monitor inventory, coordinate with the store supervisor for ordering, handle customer orders at POS, and perform minor repairs to keep equipment and facilities in good condition.

Qualifications

• Capable of performing minor repairs including fixing broken tiles, cleaning burner, minor painting or patching, replacing fan belts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the work of assistant cook, kitchen helper, and dishwashing/cleaning crew
• Train kitchen helper in food preparation and cooking
• Ensure all cooking equipment is in good condition including stove, burner, griller, and exhaust machines
• Ensure all cooking utensils and equipment are complete and in good condition
• Ensure cooking equipment and tools are used correctly to prevent damage and improve food preparation efficiency
• Keep kitchen clean at all times and ensure no pests or insects are present
• Report any equipment damage or repairs needed including exhaust, plumbing, gas, and electrical systems
• Perform minor repairs such as fixing broken tiles, cleaning burner for blue flame, minor painting or patching to prevent leaks, replacing fan belts, and similar tasks
• Monitor inventory levels of ingredients to ensure all menu items are available
• Coordinate with store supervisor for ordering products from commissary or supplier
• Verify quality of products received from supplier or commissary and report substandard or unacceptable quality to store supervisor
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly inventory of products for proper recording and verification
• Ensure no food or ingredients are damaged or wasted
• Implement FIFO (First In, First Out) and comply with food safety standards in storing food, raw or cooked
• Interact with customers and address their needs when needed due to limited staff
• Process customer orders in POS and verify payment received and adjust change for customers
• Report immediately any loss or theft to Area Manager for appropriate action

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Team leadership

POS handling

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Tastewell Food Group Inc. is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to manage the preparation and production of all menu items, ensuring quality and cleanliness, and maintaining strict food safety standards.

You will lead a team, monitor inventory, coordinate with the store supervisor for ordering, handle customer orders at POS, and perform minor repairs to keep equipment and facilities in good condition.