Head Cook

T & T Supermarket

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Paid Holiday Leave

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Training

10% Off In-store Staff Purchase Discount

Job summary

A competitive retail grocery chain in San Francisco is seeking a Head Cook to manage kitchen production and staff. You will ensure compliance with food safety standards while overseeing efficient food preparation, quality control, and team training. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, including supervisory roles, and must be proficient in English, with knowledge of Chinese being advantageous. The position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Possess 5+ years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge and experience in making Kitchen products (BBQ, Hot Foods, Dim Sum, Sushi, etc.).
Well versed with workplace health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Manage the Kitchen production processes and overall working environment.
Monitor production efficiency and evaluate productivity levels.
Ensure food safety, quality, and compliance with recipes and specifications.

Skills

Good communication skills in English

Proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin)

Great organization

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Reporting to the Kitchen Department Manager and Technical Specialist for the daily operation issue and reporting to the technical specialist for the production matters ( product varieties, flavor, production procedure, raw material selection) the Head Cook is responsible for managing, disciplining, providing guidance and training to Kitchen Production staff. She/he is also responsible for the production of the assigned products (BBQ, Hot Food, Dim Sum, Sushi and Other Finished or Semi-finished Products) based on orders received, controls quality, inventory and wastage as well as supervises the team in ensuring the daily kitchen food production and working conditions are compiled to company food safety standard and corporate policies.

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.

Responsibilities

Manage the Kitchen production processes and its overall working environment
Responsible for managing the team’s performance, execute disciplinary actions, and provide specialty training to the team in his/her assigned area
Monitor production efficiency and evaluate the productivity level during work in progress
Based on orders received, prepare, handle, clean, cut, marinate, cook and produce the right quantity of foods for the assigned section, which includes but are not limited to BBQ, Hot Food, Dim Sum, Sushi and Other Finished or Semi-finished Products
Ensure recipes, ingredient specifications, quantity, quality, cooking time as stated in the SOPs are being executed
Ensure proper receiving is done (including quantity and quality); perform quality and inventory checks and wastage control
Manage product quality, food safety, freshness and ensure FIFO is strictly practiced within the department
Ensure that food is properly stored and handled at all times by ensuring all temperature records are properly completed
Responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene, equipment and tools maintenance and workplace safety; ensure garbage, recycled materials and other disposable items are handled timely and properly
Develop and launch products for special events to create customer’s excitement

You Should Have/Be

Good communication skills in English, proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is advantageous
Possess 5 years and/or above relevant experience, with at least 3 years of supervisory experience preferred
Possess knowledge、skills and prior experience in making Kitchen products (BBQ, Hot Foods, Dim Sum, Sushi and/or others Semi-finished Products)
Have knowledge and experience in supervising Kitchen production workflow and controlling cost and wastage
Well versed with workplace health and safety protocols
Have a good understanding of tools & equipment relevant to the job and know how to interpret labels of merchandises
Possess basic computer skills in MS Office
Willing to work flexible shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and statutory holidays.
Great organization, problem-solving, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Benefits