Kitchen Manager - Lead Kitchen & Safety | Flexible Schedule

Enerbase Cooperative Resources; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 60 days

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Enerbase Cooperative Resources is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager for our convenience store kitchens. The role oversees day-to-day kitchen operations, ensures health and safety compliance, and maintains inventory and equipment.

You will lead a small team and coordinate with management on menus and service standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong kitchen management experience, proficiency in inventory control, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen management role, preferably within a convenience store setting.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a small team.
• Basic culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Proficiency in inventory management and cost control.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• FT Schedule will include working every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of C-store kitchen staff, including recruitment and hiring, orientation and training, performance review and scheduling.
• Monitors kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and fire department regulations and food handling standards.
• Oversees daily food preparation, including cooking, assembly, and plating; can perform duties of all kitchen positions.
• Manage food inventory levels through efficient ordering and proper storage temperatures; prevent cross contamination and food waste.
• Collaborate with management to create and modify menus that are appealing and profitable.
• Address customer concerns related to food quality and service.
• Enforce proper cleaning procedures to maintain a sanitary kitchen and workspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager or Store Manager.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Culinary skills

Inventory management

Communication

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Weekend availability

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Enerbase Cooperative Resources is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager for our convenience store kitchens. The role oversees day-to-day kitchen operations, ensures health and safety compliance, and maintains inventory and equipment.

You will lead a small team and coordinate with management on menus and service standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong kitchen management experience, proficiency in inventory control, and excellent organizational and communication skills.