The Kitchen Lead is responsible for providing supportive leadership to the Executive Chef and the Kitchen/Prepared Foods staff. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the Executive Chef in monitoring kitchen activities, expediting orders to ensure quality, taste and presentation. The Kitchen Lead takes on additional responsibilities in the Executive Chef’s absence to ensure the kitchen staff have proper direction.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
-Oversee the health and safety of the kitchen staff
-Manage staff to make sure production timelines are met as directed by the Executive Chef
-Ensure kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules, sanitation & safety requirements
-Communicate via email and verbally the daily happenings during AM & PM shifts (staffing notes, inconsistencies or divergence from prep lists and deliveries, catering inquiries, customer feedback, important notes for the next shift, etc.)
-Solve problems that arise and seize control of issues in the kitchen
-Manage staff on keeping the kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
-Take charge of kitchen opening and closing procedures, and other side work as directed by the Executive Chef
-Identify and work with GM and Executive Chef to address and resolve disciplinary issues
Duties/Responsibilities:
-Receive product/orders from vendors and orchestrates staff to put away correctly
-Help create prep lists using designated production guides, par sheets and recipes
-Inspect all prepared items and ensure that they meet Executive Chef's specifications and quality standards
-Instruct and correct staff on proper usage of Hobart scales, kitchen knives and equipment such as refrigerator organization, and warmers for food preparation
-Ensure proper food temperature and proper storage to ensure and meet food safety standards
-Keep stations clean and comply with all food safety standards. Monitor and maintain Prepared Foods equipment and report any problems or maintenance issues to the Executive Chef and/or Operations Team
-Train new employees on all procedures
-Ensure that customer service standards are met
-Offer feedback and correction when necessary to ensure elite performance from staff
-Daily shrinkage input
-Manage kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef
-Help implement procedures put in place by Executive Chef
-Help oversee daily operations of Prepared Foods and the Kitchen
-Offer support to all subordinate positions in Kitchen and Prepared Foods as needed
-Ensure that all duty lists, par sheets and side work is completed before kitchen staff leave for the day
WHAT DOES THE JOB PAY?
$22/hour
ARE THERE ANY BENEFITS OR PERKS?
-Health Insurance (60% coverage for full time employees, starts after 60 days)
-401(k) (for everyone, starts right away!)
-PTO (for full time employees, starts after 30 days)
-25% discount at Elroy’s (for everyone, starts right away!)
-25% reimbursement on any massage (for everyone, starts right away!)
-Staff Meal (for everyone, starts right away!)
-Free drip coffee (for everyone, starts right away!)
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE LIKE?
-Full-time (4-5 shifts per week)
-8 hour shifts
-Occasional overtime may be requested, but not required
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:
-Passionate about great food and giving great service!
-Ability & desire to anticipate needs of guests & fellow co-workers
-Can keep workspace clean & organized
-Flexible & hardworking
-Likes to work, have fun at work, and eat great food!
-Professional demeanor
-Interest in learning about food, people & business
-Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and stay focused
-Capable of working in a busy & loud environment
-Able to understand & follow systems
-Strong organizational skills
-Strong attention to detail
-Strong interpersonal skills
-Communicates effectively & efficiently
-Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
-Able to set priorities
-Great follow through
-Good problem solving skills
-Able to effectively manage their emotions in the workplace
-Bold! Engaging! Entertaining! and…Kind!
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Standing, lifting, bending for the duration of an 8-hour shift
-Able to lift up to 50 pounds
-Repetitive motion
-Fine manipulation of fingers and hands
HOW & WHAT TO SUBMIT?
-Submit on our website, or drop off in person, or reply to this posting.
-Submit your resume, and tell us a little something about you and why you want the job.
www.elroysfinefoods.com // 15 Soledad Drive - Monterey, CA - 93940
ABOUT ELROY’S FINE FOODS:
Elroy’s Fine Foods in Monterey, California is a revival of the community market, promising an uncommon shopping experience and the finest Groceries and Prepared Foods.
Known for our highly curated shopping experience, Elroy’s offers the most delicious Prepared Foods created with a slow food eye on both tradition & utility; an obsessively edited grocery aisle of mission-driven products; handpicked produce from neighboring farms; a full-service bulk food section; fine cheeses & charcuterie; a rotisserie, grill & smoker; as well as locally-sourced, humanely raised meats and sustainably caught seafood. Elroy’s is a welcoming & modern store complete with community bar and indoor & outdoor seating, unmatched customer service, and a commitment to supporting environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and Indigenous-LGBTQ-Latinx-Family-BIPOC-AAPI-and Women-owned businesses.