Culinary Shift Lead

Verve LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Healthcare benefits (for full-time)

Free coffee with every paycheck

Employee discount on all merchandise

Job summary

Verve Coffee Roasters is seeking a Culinary Shift Lead to manage daily kitchen operations in Los Angeles. You will lead prep, production, and staff, ensuring timely output and adherence to recipes and quality standards.

The role requires a strong leader with experience in fast-paced kitchens, solid organizational skills, and a commitment to food safety. Open mornings and evenings, with opportunity to mentor cooks and support staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in commercial kitchens.
• Ability to lead and support coworkers in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to follow and reinforce standardized recipes and procedures.
• Desire to exceed guest expectations.
• Must be positive, enthusiastic, and approachable.
• Open schedule, mornings and evenings.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example while actively participating in daily prep, production, and kitchen operations.
• Help organize and prioritize the team's workload according to the daily prep list and production needs.
• Assign and communicate tasks as directed by the Lead Culinary Manager.
• Monitor progress throughout the shift and adjust workflow as necessary to complete production on time.
• Anticipate immediate production needs based on pars, demand, and available inventory.
• Communicate incomplete production, shortages, quality concerns, or other operational issues to kitchen leadership.
• Ensure food is prepared according to established recipes, procedures, portioning, and quality standards.
• Verify proper recipe scaling and production methods.
• Perform routine quality checks.
• Help ensure finished products meet Verve standards before being distributed or served.
• Ensure food is properly labeled, dated, stored, and rotated according to FIFO standards.
• Reinforce food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and safe equipment-use standards throughout the shift.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe working environment during production.
• Conduct end-of-shift walkthroughs and ensure stations, equipment, storage areas, and workspaces are properly cleaned and organized.
• Communicate food-safety, equipment, or facility concerns to management.
• Assists Executive Chef and Sous Chef in daily organization and production of menu items
• Ensures inventory management, facility cleanliness, and food safety standards are upheld during and after production of all menu items.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Food safety

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

CA Food Handlers certification

18+ years old

Job description

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Culinary Shift Lead

Direct Los Angeles, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1048

POSITION: Culinary Shift Lead

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Lead Culinary Manager

Position Summary

At Verve Coffee Roasters, we believe the coffee experience is our responsibility from seed to cup. Coffee is our craft, our ritual, our passion. It drives us and inspires us. With this simple truth and responsibility we are bridging the gap from farmlevel to streetlevel.

We seek an enthusiastic, confident leader to assist in managing Verve's bustling commissary teams. Live with Verve!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example while actively participating in daily prep, production, and kitchen operations.
• Help organize and prioritize the team's workload according to the daily prep list and production needs.
• Assign and communicate tasks as directed by the Lead Culinary Manager.
• Monitor progress throughout the shift and adjust workflow as necessary to complete production on time.
• Anticipate immediate production needs based on pars, demand, and available inventory.
• Communicate incomplete production, shortages, quality concerns, or other operational issues to kitchen leadership.
• Ensure food is prepared according to established recipes, procedures, portioning, and quality standards.
• Verify proper recipe scaling and production methods.
• Perform routine quality checks.
• Help ensure finished products meet Verve standards before being distributed or served.
• Ensure food is properly labeled, dated, stored, and rotated according to FIFO standards.
• Reinforce food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and safe equipment-use standards throughout the shift.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe working environment during production.
• Conduct end-of-shift walkthroughs and ensure stations, equipment, storage areas, and workspaces are properly cleaned and organized.
• Communicate food-safety, equipment, or facility concerns to management.
• Assists Executive Chef and Sous Chef in daily organization and production of menu items
• Ensures inventory management, facility cleanliness, and food safety standards are upheld during and after production of all menu items.
• Assist with receiving, organization, and inventory activities as assigned.
• Minimize food waste through proper production, portioning, storage, rotation, and handling.
• Partners with the Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth operations in the kitchen
• Helps with daily service as necessary
• Ensures that a quality product is being served to customers
• Coach and motivate staff
• Provide guidance and support to cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
• Assist with training employees on recipes, procedures, equipment, food safety, and kitchen standards.
• Provide constructive, respectful coaching when standards are not being met.
• Help create a positive, productive, and collaborative working environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism, urgency, organization, and attention to detail.
• Follow all Verve policies, procedures, and processes

Qualifications and Requirements

• Two years of experience in commercial kitchens with a background in hospitality a plus
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support coworkers in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to follow and reinforce standardized recipes and procedures.
• Desire to exceed guest expectations
• Must be positive, enthusiastic, and approachable
• Ability to communicate in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well with a team
• Display critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Clean, organized, and with an eye for detail
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Open schedule, ability to work mornings and evenings
• Obtain CA Food Handlers certification upon hire
• Must be 18 years or older
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• The hours are based on availability, available weekends and Holidays, hours can fluctuate due to the needs of the business.

Physical Requirements

The following physical demands outline the requirements necessary for employees to effectively carry out the essential functions of this position. During the performance of duties, employees are expected to engage in regular communication, auditory perception, and reading tasks. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill essential job functions.

This role is dynamic and involves prolonged periods of standing (or being on one's feet for up to 8 hours), walking, bending, stooping, and crouching throughout the shift. Additionally, employees will be required to lift products and packaging overhead and may frequently handle items weighing between 25 and 50 pounds. Essential vision capabilities for this role encompass close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Furthermore, adept finger and wrist dexterity are essential for successful performance in this position.

Benefits and Compensation

• Available to all employees
• Competitive Hourly wage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching available at no cost to the employee
• Free coffee with every paycheck and 30% employee discount on all merchandise, whole bean, beverages, and food items
• Continuing coffee education classes
• Mentorship and positive work environment
• Paid sick time and paid time off
• After 60 days of employment
• Healthcare Benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week) including medical, dental, vision and 401k
• Holiday Pay for shifts worked.
• Eight observed holidays per year
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and location.

Verve Coffee Roasters is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity as an integral component of building a trusted brand and a successful team. Candidates who can contribute to this mission are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. Verve is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, and discharge will be based on competence, performance, and business needs. Verve does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.