Kitchen Manager

Mother's Market & Kitchen; Signal Hill (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a skilled kitchen operations leader in Signal Hill, California. The successful candidate will manage kitchen staff, ensure food safety and quality, and maintain optimal operational standards. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in back of house and kitchen required.
• Ability to read and understand recipes in English.
• Capability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations in the kitchen area and ensure food safety.
• Lead kitchen personnel and train them in food preparation techniques.
• Manage food costs and maintain a clean working environment.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Health codes

Commercial kitchen equipment

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Basic English proficiency

Job description

Retail Store - Food ServiceSignal Hill,California

Description

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall operations for the back of house and kitchen area
• Purchase food and stock
• Provides professional leadership and direction to kitchen personnel
• Makes sure everyone is trained on proper food preparation and kitchen safety techniques
• Ensures the company’s standards are upheld food looks good and is cooked properly, proportions are correct, and it is cooked and served correctly and quickly
• Makes sure that the kitchen is properly cleaned on a regular schedule
• Makes sure food is disposed of properly and the kitchen meets all sanitary standards
• Keeps tabs on food cost, waste and employee hours doing their best to optimize profit for their company and create the best dining experience possible for customers
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and clean kitchen
• Assist with menu planning, such as daily chef special
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

• Must have previous experience in back of house and kitchen
• Cooking techniques used for cold and hot food preparation
• Health codes applicable to food service
• Proper food storage, rotation and cleaning techniques
• Use of commercial kitchen equipment
• Leading a team in a fast-paced environment
• Accurately & easily communicate standards & cooking methods to staff, give/speak orders & in a clear manner
• Pay attention to detail such as food standards, costs, safety, etc.
• Must be able to read and understand recipes in English. Must have verbal proficiency of the English language, and be able to read and write English at a basic level
• Read, understand and follow recipes
• Work in an accurate manner in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers in a manner able to be understood
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for coworkers and customers
• Comply with company standards and directives
• Stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Push, carry and lift large equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds; up to 100 times per day
• Use carts and dollies to carry product from coolers to work station
• Bend, stoop and kneel to retrieve food preparation items
• Extend arms overhead and reach for products and boxes
• Work both inside and outside in wet and/or dry, hot and/or cold conditions
• Perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Comply with health code requirements.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.

At Mother’s Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.