Assistant Kitchen Manager

Perkins American Food Co.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Daily pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Flexible schedule

Meal discounts

Employee discounts

Career development

Family eligibility

Job summary

Perkins American Food Co. is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen staff, meet daily goals, and ensure guest satisfaction in a dynamic environment.

The role focuses on budgeting, operations efficiency, food safety, and staff development, with opportunities to grow through hands-on leadership and training pathways. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Kitchen sanitation and safety skills developed through in-house training.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Kitchen Manager to keep budget within limits and improve operations.
• Inform General Manager/Kitchen Manager about problems and propose solutions.
• Maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Monitor food temperatures to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment and supplies.
• Complete kitchen walk-throughs and temperature checks.
• Assist in ordering food, produce, liquor, and supplies.
• Assist in receiving deliveries and stock items.
• Perform and assist in all kitchen operations.

Skills

Sanitation

Safety

Customer service

Clear communication

Job description

BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS!

• Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop**


• Immediate Family Members are also eligible


• Competitive Pay with Service Award Incentive


• Get paid daily through Daily Pay!


• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!***


• 401(k) retirement savings with company match


• Flexible Schedule


• All you can eat pancakes + meal discounts!


• Employee Discount Program


• Development Pathway: Step by step process to grow your career


• 3 College Credits hours for completing manager training****

Position Description

As Assistant Kitchen Manager you will be responsible for maintaining direction of kitchen staff members to ensure daily goals and tasks are being met. In addition, you will perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Works cooperatively with Kitchen Manager to ensure that all budget expenses are within limits; identifies and communicates ways to improve and streamline operation.


• Keeps General Manager/Kitchen Manager informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.


• Maintains a clean and safe facility.


• Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.


• Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.


• Ensures clear communication with vendors providing restaurant equipment and supplies.


• Completes walk-through and temperature checks in the kitchen.


• Assists in ordering food, produce, liquor and restaurant supplies.


• Assists in receiving deliveries and checks paperwork to ensure receipt of items; provides direction to staff for stocking items.


• Performs and is able to assist in all functions for kitchen operations.

Qualifications:

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training


• Must be able to communicate clearly

Physical Requirements / Environment / Work Conditions:

• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility


• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times


• Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously


• Must possess a high level of coordination


• Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet


• Must be able to fit through an opening 30" wide


• Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling


• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors


• Requires continual standing and walking

Benefits & Perks:

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.