Part-Time Kitchen Manager / Chef - Edmond, OK

Capers and Company; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Capers and Company in Edmond, Oklahoma is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Chef to oversee daily kitchen production. This part-time role, with potential for growth into full-time, involves managing online orders, catering prep, and coordinating deliveries. The ideal candidate will have kitchen leadership experience and a ServSafe Manager/Operators Certification. Flexibility for early mornings and weekends is necessary. Join a dynamic team focused on quality and consistency in an organized kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen leadership experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen production and prep flow.
• Ensure online orders meet quality standards.
• Assist with catering event preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Kitchen leadership

Ability to work independently

Fast-paced environment

Education

ServSafe Manager/Operators Certification

Job description

Edmond, United States | Posted on 04/24/2026

Part-time with opportunity to grow into full-time

About the Role

We’re hiring a hands‑on Kitchen Manager / Chef to help run day‑to‑day production in our Edmond, Oklahoma location. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an organized kitchen, cares deeply about consistency and presentation, and can manage production while still jumping in to cook and prep.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring online orders are executed to our standards, supporting catering prep, helping coordinate deliveries, and occasionally supporting on‑site events (buffets and grazing tables).

Pay

• Hourly pay (based on experience)
• Potential for increased hours and growth into full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily commissary kitchen production and prep flow
• Ensure all online orders are prepared accurately, packaged correctly, and meet quality/presentation standards
• Assist with prep and production for catering events (buffets, grazing tables, charcuterie)
• Maintain production standards: portioning, labeling, freshness, and consistency
• Help coordinate and stage orders for deliveries and pickups
• Support occasional on‑site event execution as needed (setup/service support)
• Communicate clearly with leadership/team to keep production on track

Required Qualifications

• ServSafe Manager/Operators Certification (required in your first 90 days)
• Prior kitchen leadership experience (lead cook, kitchen lead, sous chef, kitchen manager, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment

Nice to Have

• Catering experience (buffets, events, grazing tables/charcuterie)
• Experience with commissary kitchens, production kitchens, or high‑volume prep
• Strong organization systems (checklists, labeling, prep planning)

Schedule / Availability

• Part‑time to start, with the ability to grow into full‑time as volume increases
• Some early mornings, weekends, and event‑based hours may be required depending on the schedule