Assistant Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Assistant Kitchen Manager

$27-30 DOE

New Morning Market is seeking a talented and dedicated Assistant Kitchen Manager to oversee culinary operations and staff development. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who values creativity, consistency, and using wholesome ingredients with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, including staff supervision, training, and scheduling.
• Develop and execute daily production schedules that reflect creativity, quality, and cost awareness.
• Plan, staff, organize and coordinate the preparation of all prepared foods and bakery offerings while ensuring consistent presentation, portioning and packaging.
• Address and resolve issues regarding production, ingredients or staff within the kitchen.
• Maintain strict compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of the food to include adherence to established recipes, food temperatures, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implement changes to ensure quality according to established standards.
• Mentor kitchen staff in fine points of cooking.
• Act as a liaison between the kitchen and prepared foods retail area to ensure a variety of selections for our customers, with an emphasis on providing options for special dietary needs (vegan, gluten-free, paleo, etc.)
• Manage purchasing, vendor relationships, and inventory control.
• With Food Service Manager, establish record-keeping and pricing procedures, to meet margin goals and ensure accurate, up-to-date records of current market pricing.
• Analyzes bakery and food service operations for cost effectiveness and efficiency consistent with department budget goals; evaluate alternatives and develop sound recommendations for improvement.

Requirements : Qualifications