Lead Production Chef: Turkish Cuisine, High-Volume Kitchen

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus pay

Job summary

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Production Chef to lead our commissary operations. The role requires strong Turkish cuisine expertise, a Bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

You will own the production schedule, develop recipes, supervise prep, cooking, and plating, and train staff to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive pay and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience with Turkish Cuisine in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Bachelor's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Own production schedule in the commissary.
• Develop and refine recipes.
• Prepare workstations, ingredients, and equipment for cooking.
• Cook and arrange food for service.
• Develop and execute recipes.
• Train kitchen staff.

Skills

Turkish cuisine

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Recipe development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Production Chef to lead our commissary operations. The role requires strong Turkish cuisine expertise, a Bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

You will own the production schedule, develop recipes, supervise prep, cooking, and plating, and train staff to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive pay and bonus opportunities.