Kitchen Operations Lead

Kids for the Future; Nichols (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to prepare ingredients, cook according to recipes, and maintain safety at our Trumbull, CT location. You will oversee prep, sanitation, station setup, and portion control, while supporting inventory management and staff scheduling to ensure efficient service.

The role emphasizes quality, consistency, and adherence to food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Oversees daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to established procedures.
• Manages inventory, minimizing waste and ordering supplies as needed.
• Maintains meticulous kitchen sanitation, adhering to all food safety regulations and best practices.
• Supervises kitchen staff, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback. This includes hiring and scheduling staff.
• Leads and motivates the kitchen team, fostering collaboration and a positive work environment.
• Enforces strict recipe adherence, maintaining consistent food quality and presentation.
• Assists with food preparation as needed, demonstrating culinary expertise.
• Controls food costs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Creates and manages staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Monitor food quality while preparing food.
• Set-up and break down work station.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Inventory management

Sanitation

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Order fulfillment

Recipe adherence

Food preparation

Cost control

Staff scheduling

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to prepare ingredients, cook according to recipes, and maintain safety at our Trumbull, CT location. You will oversee prep, sanitation, station setup, and portion control, while supporting inventory management and staff scheduling to ensure efficient service.

The role emphasizes quality, consistency, and adherence to food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.