Kitchen Production Specialist - Growth & Impact

Gelson's; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gelson’s in Santa Barbara, CA, is seeking a Kitchen production team member to support daily kitchen operations and prepare food to Gelson’s standards. You will handle salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, dressings, entrees, and catering offerings, while maintaining quality and safety.

The role requires knife skills, food service knowledge, strong organizational and communication abilities, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a grocery retail setting preferred.
• Superior knife skills and strong knowledge of food service operations.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present various items including salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, dressings, entrees, and all catering offerings.
• Prepare both salad production from scratch as well as finishing previously prepared items.
• Prepare proteins, entrees, and side dishes that may include baking, frying, grilling, roasting, and steaming.
• Display an understanding of cooking techniques and monitor food quality to ensure Gelson’s standards.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, presentation, and ensure proper rotation of merchandise in accordance with store policy.
• Support the kitchen department staff, ensuring a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond appropriately in all customer interactions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
• Embrace new challenges and be a flexible team player, taking on responsibilities as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Skills

Knife skills

Food service operations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gelson’s in Santa Barbara, CA, is seeking a Kitchen production team member to support daily kitchen operations and prepare food to Gelson’s standards. You will handle salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, dressings, entrees, and catering offerings, while maintaining quality and safety.

The role requires knife skills, food service knowledge, strong organizational and communication abilities, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.