Kitchen Lead

KITCHEN LEAD

Job Purpose Summary:

Joe Van Gogh is seeking a full-time position to lead our awesome Woodcroft kitchen team. This position will be overseeing day to day kitchen operations, including ordering and inventory control, assisting in staff management, and implementation of kitchen systems. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years’ professional kitchen experience, supervisory experience preferred, and will have the opportunity to assist with menu and recipe development. This position will be full time 35-40 hours/week and is eligible for vacation and benefits after a 90-day probationary period.

Reports To: Bakery Manager

Status: Full Time Hourly + Tips

Responsibilities Include:

• In depth knowledge of all kitchen products and procedures
• Trains new and current kitchen staff to ensure proper techniques and best practices for consistent product.
• Proper handling and storage of products and ingredients according to health code
• Receive, stock, and/or delivery of goods
• Maintaining cleanliness of workstations and equipment
• Ordering and inventory control
• Assist in personnel documentation including reviews, write-ups, staff meetings.
• Conducting routine maintenance of all kitchen equipment
• Point of contact for kitchen staff

Areas of Expertise:

• State and local health sanitation codes
• Maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Weighing and measuring ingredients
• Precisely following recipes
• Understanding high traffic and high-volume service
• Understanding labor and food costs

Additional Requirements:

• A positive attitude with excellent communication skills
• Flexible availability, including early mornings and weekends
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move heavy objects, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Criminal background check as required by JVG institutional partners
• Valid NC driver’s license

Joe Van Gogh is a Living Wage employer, compensation $17/hour + vacation and benefits

*Please note this position prohibits the wearing of perfumes, colognes, or fragrances that may interfere with the tasting experience.