Kitchen Operations Lead & Culinary Trainer

H.E.B.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B is seeking a Culinary Lead for its in-house restaurant to oversee a fast-paced kitchen, train Partners, and ensure top-notch food safety and customer service. You’ll supervise in the Manager’s absence, assist with inventory and catering, and coordinate front- and back-of-house duties to deliver consistent quality.

The role requires 2+ years in commercial food service, strong culinary knowledge, and certification in culinary arts and food service management.

Qualifications

• 18+ age requirement.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial food service.
• Experience in food preparation and equipment.
• Comprehensive culinary knowledge.
• Understanding of nutritional values, ingredients, and cooking processes.
• Advanced communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Advanced culinary / food processing skills.
• Advanced culinary math skills for recipe conversion.
• Advanced organization and planning skills.
• Ability to lead a restaurant function and other Partners.
• Ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Ability to execute high-volume production.
• Ability to maintain efficient operations and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Ability to supervise, train / cross-train kitchen staff.
• Ability to use H-E-B systems, including food safety, inventory, purchasing, and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Builds strong relationships with customers and provides work direction to Partners.
• Trains Partners on recipe execution, food safety, sanitation and equipment operation.
• Acts as backup to Manager during peak times and training.
• Assists in inventory control, purchasing and catering orders.
• Ensures back of house and front of house duties are performed proficiently.
• Maintains food safety standards and sanitation throughout the kitchen.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems while maintaining relationships.
• Performs multiple cooking duties and contributes to various venues as needed.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Nutrition understanding

Communication skills

Culinary math

Organization

Leadership

Customer service

Training skills

Food safety

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Culinary certification

Food Service Manager certification

TABC AST certification

Tools

H-E-B systems

Job description

H-E-B is seeking a Culinary Lead for its in-house restaurant to oversee a fast-paced kitchen, train Partners, and ensure top-notch food safety and customer service. You’ll supervise in the Manager’s absence, assist with inventory and catering, and coordinate front- and back-of-house duties to deliver consistent quality.

The role requires 2+ years in commercial food service, strong culinary knowledge, and certification in culinary arts and food service management.