Chef

The Friendly Toast; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Paid time off

Health benefits

401k with match

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Friendly Toast in Portland, ME is seeking a passionate chef to join our vibrant scratch kitchen, known for whimsical dishes and bold flavors. This is an all-day, high-energy role in a lively, innovative setting.

You will craft all-day scratch-made dishes while collaborating with a talented team to deliver flavorful plates with flair. Our kitchen emphasizes food safety and teamwork in a dynamic brunch-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a high-volume restaurant.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Ability to manage inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for creating and serving delicious food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to high standards and meet customer expectations.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure meals are delivered promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain an organized and clean kitchen environment.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols to ensure meals are safe and healthy.
• Train and mentor new kitchen staff to maintain high-quality standards.
• Manage inventory levels and order supplies as needed.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Description

The Friendly Toast is seeking a passionate and talented chef to join our vibrant, scratch kitchen. We pride ourselves on offering whimsical dishes, bold flavors, and a unique dining experience that sets us apart from traditional brunch spots. If you are enthusiastic about creating delicious, all-day scratch-made dishes in a lively and innovative environment, we invite you to become part of our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards and meet our customer's expectations
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure that all meals are delivered promptly and efficiently
• Maintain an organized and clean kitchen environment
• Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols to ensure that all meals are safe and healthy for our customers
• Train and mentor new kitchen staff to maintain our high-quality standards
• Manage inventory levels and order supplies as needed

Requirements

• Experience as a chef in a high-volume restaurant
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation protocols
• Ability to manage inventory levels and order supplies as needed
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for creating and serving delicious food

Toast Perks

• 40 hours of sick time each year
• 80 hours of paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and other supplementary benefits
• 401k plan options with Employer Match
• Flexible Schedule
• Referral Program
• Two paid holidays a year (Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day)

Working Conditions

• Hours may vary if manager must fill in for his/her employees or if emergencies arise.
• Ability to perform all functions at the restaurant level, including delivery when needed.
• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
• Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment as well as operating phones, computers, printers, and other office equipment.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Friendly Toast is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.