Production Chef

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

Production Chef

• Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen Careers
• 150 E 4th Ave
• San Mateo, CA, 94401
• Full-time
• Bachelor's degree
• $90,000.00 - 105,000.00 per year

Company Introduction

We're a local bay area brand. We strongly believe that fresh food made in-house using only the finest ingredients just tastes better. We prepare our dishes using only EVOO, fresh herbs and spices and slow roast our naturally-raised meats rotisserie style. We assure you that every bite will be as tasty as it is nutritious.

Qualifications

• You must have a minimum of 5 years experience with Turkish Cuisine, in a fast pace high volume environment

Main Responsibilities Of a Production Chef

• Full ownership of production schedule in the commissary
• Recipe development
• Preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and kitchen equipment for cooking.
• Cooking and arranging food.
• Recipe development, and execution
• Ability to train

Chef Description

We are looking for an experienced chef to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant and company. The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative chef. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, lead by example, follow company policy, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to cooking prowess, great communication and organizational skills are paramount. A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff. We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our team.

Day to day tasks

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.
• Must have prior experience as a chef.
• Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must showcase great organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.

Supplemental pay

• Bonus pay