Houston Kitchen Manager: Lead School Dining Team

The Yay Company

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 25,003 - 35,610

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

$22.00/Hour
Potential pay increase after 60 days
Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Yay Company is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Houston, responsible for day-to-day operations in a commercial kitchen. You will oversee food production and ensure quality standards are met across school locations.

This hands-on position requires strong leadership skills and experience in kitchen operations. If you have minimum 4 years in food production, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in kitchen or food production operations.
  • Experience with batch production, food safety, and inventory management.
  • Needs to be located in Houston or commute there.

Responsibilities

  • Run day-to-day operations at the commercial kitchen.
  • Manage call-out coverage and kitchen decisions during production hours.
  • Supervise kitchen staff and ensure adherence to Yay standards.

Skills

Experience in kitchen or food production operations
Hands-on cooking and leadership
Batch production and food safety
Strong people skills
Organizational skills
Transportation and driving ability

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

The Yay Company is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Houston, responsible for day-to-day operations in a commercial kitchen. You will oversee food production and ensure quality standards are met across school locations.

This hands-on position requires strong leadership skills and experience in kitchen operations. If you have minimum 4 years in food production, we would love to hear from you!

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