Assistant Kitchen Manager - Gecko Hospitality
Chicago, IL 60654
About the Job
We are looking for a great culinary leader to join our team and be part of our community of great food and giving back!
The Assistant Chef ensures all food ingredients are prepped, served, and stored in a safe manner, following all ServSafe protocols. They support the Chef in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, safety, and sanitation procedures.
The Assistant Chef ensures all food ingredients are prepped, served, and stored in a safe manner, following all ServSafe protocols. They support the Chef in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, safety, and sanitation procedures.
Benefits
- Hourly Pay - $23-$24/hour
- 3-Day work weeks
- No nights
- Advancement Opportunities
Job Functions:
- Assist the Chef in executing a safe and healthy food service program with 85% scratch cooking that will deliver quality, variety, service, cleanliness, and value
- Manage and enforce all food safety and sanitation requirements and practices to maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, health, and safety.
- Oversee and participate in the safe preparation and serving of food with attention to portion size control and timely service.
- Coordinate and oversee the operation of our kitchen, dining room, and storage areas including maintaining equipment, ensuring cleanliness, and inventory while on shift.
- Assist in providing direction, coordination, and supervision to volunteer meal groups and meal helpers in collaboration with the Volunteer Manager.
- Greet volunteers and orient them to the kitchen. Provide a high-quality service experience to both families and volunteers.
- Follow established recipes and food serving guidelines set by the Chef.
- Serve as the primary backup to Chef.
- Work closely with staff to ensure menu options are communicated to potential meal group volunteers and families.
- Provide allergy-safe “plating” methods as well as alternative meals (to the main meal) for guests with allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Help maintain an inventory supply system to stock pantries and minimize waste, utilizing first-in/first-out procedures.
- Direct kitchen volunteer duties for efficient use of labor utilizing daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
- Stay current in the field by pursuing opportunities for professional development.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Source : Gecko Hospitality