Chef

Village Tavern; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Health, vision, and dental package

Paid vacations

Flexible schedule

401K

Job summary

Village Tavern in Salem, Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Chef to manage kitchen operations and lead the cooking team. Responsibilities include checking food freshness, supervising staff, developing recipes, and maintaining inventory. The role requires 5+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, with flexibility for weekends and holidays. Benefits include clear advancement opportunities, a fun work environment, free meals, health package, paid vacations, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a kitchen.
• Experience with food cost, inventory, and labor control required.
• High-volume kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check freshness of food and ingredients.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks.
• Develop recipes and determine food presentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Inventory control

Bilingual

Flexibility

Job description

Dockside Pub is looking for an experienced Chef. We are looking for someone that can maintain and grow the business - order and inventory food - develop an amazing cooking team.

Job Duties

• Check freshness of food and ingredients
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers
• Develop recipes and determine how to present the food
• Plan menus and ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality
• Hire, train, and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers
• Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies
• Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards
• Set up and execute catered parties and buffets, etc.

Benefits

• Clear path to advancement opportunities. We love employees who grow with us!
• Fun, friendly work environment. Enjoying work is part of our brand!
• Free meals
• Health, vision, and dental package
• Paid vacations
• Flexible schedule
• 401K

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience
• Experience with food cost, inventory, and labor control
• Bilingual is a plus
• Teamwork and a positive attitude are required
• Must have flexible availability – weekends and holidays required
• Ability to accurately and efficiently teach how to cook meats, fish, vegetables and other hot food products
• Ability to keep work area clean, organized, and to code
• Previous high-volume experience preferred