Kitchen Team Leader - Downtown Store

City Market Co-op; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Free fitness classes

401k with 6% match

Paid time off

Comprehensive insurance plans

Job summary

City Market Co-op in Burlington, Vermont, is searching for a Kitchen Team Lead to oversee the preparation of prepared foods while ensuring food safety and managing kitchen staff. The ideal candidate should have a passion for local food systems and experience in a kitchen setting.

This role requires strong culinary skills and the ability to coordinate team efforts effectively. Benefits include store discounts, comprehensive insurance plans, and a 401k with a competitive match.

Qualifications

• Two years of line cook, sous chef or chef experience, or three years of kitchen experience required.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Knowledge of natural and conventional foods helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation, stocking, and cleaning of food stations.
• Direct the work of kitchen staff.
• Ensure products are labeled and rotated in storage.
• Gather ingredients as necessary.
• Assist with receiving and stocking products.
• Ensure finished products are fresh and attractive.
• Comply with operations and safety procedures.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team coordination

Food safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Starting Wage: $20.53/hour

Department: Prepared Foods

Reports To: Prepared Foods Management

Location: All City Market Locations

Union Position UE Local 203: Non-exempt, Grade 6

Summary

City Market Co-Op is seeking a Kitchen Team Lead who will be at the forefront of creating tasty offerings to our customers! This position helps coordinate the Kitchen team by directing the work of staff, ensuring adequate production of prepared foods, maintaining food safety, and conducting daily inventory.

Do you have an interest in local food systems and providing a wide variety of local, organic, and conventional products at a fair price to the community? Want to help shape the future of City Market Co-Op?

If you are interested in working for a community-owned business and playing an active role in our vibrant local food system, then we would love to hear from you!

Day-to-Day Duties

• Coordinating the preparation, stocking and cleaning of all food display and production stations.
• Helping to direct the work of kitchen staff.
• Ensuring products are labeled and rotated in all food storage and refrigerated areas.
• Gathering ingredients from storage or from other departments as necessary.
• Assisting with receiving and stocking new products when needed.
• Ensuring that finished products are tasty, fresh and attractive.
• Compliance with established City Market procedures and practices regarding operations, sales, safety, and security.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years of line cook, sous chef or chef experience OR three years of kitchen experience required.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; culinary degree preferred.
• ServSafe certification, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry helpful.

Benefits

Store discounts; free fitness classes, award-winning Wellness Program; Employee Assistance Plan; paid volunteer time; affordable & comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurances; paid time off; 401k with 6% match; spending accounts & more!