Position Overview:
We're looking for a dedicated and proactive Kitchen Manager to handle various responsibilities, including making, freezing, and packaging popsicles, ordering and receiving, washing dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and providing support in the business’s other activities, including retail and catering. This is a full-time role, perfect for someone who is looking to contribute to a dynamic team and grow alongside the company
Responsibilities:
Oversee Production:
- Maintain accurate inventory of products and plan production to meet demand.
- Accurately scale recipes to meet needs and manage food waste.
- Work with team members to efficiently produce popsicles according to company specifications.
- Assist with the packaging of popsicles when needed.
Quality Assurance
- Monitor all aspects of product quality including flavor, appearance and packaging.
- Provide positive corrective coaching to team members when needed.
Inventory Management:
- Keep an accurate inventory of all ingredients, packaging and cleaning supplies.
- Place orders with vendors when needed.
- Receive vendor orders, checking them for accuracy and freshness.
Shop Cleanliness and Maintenance:
- Oversee daily cleaning duties to ensure that all areas of the kitchen meet the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
- Assist team members with cleaning and washing dishes.
- Conduct end-of-shift walkthroughs to ensure all tools, equipment and work areas are properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Report any issues with equipment and the facilities to the owner immediately.
Requirements:
- Valid Food Handlers Card is required.
- Current Food Safety Manager Certification is a plus.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds.
- Weekday availability with some flexibility on weekends when needed.
- 1-year experience working in a bakery or ice cream production kitchen.
- Experience working with ice cream stabilizers is desired.
- Strong math skills and experience with accurately scaling recipes.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills, including time management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Self-motivated with a good attitude and a desire to learn.
- The ability to motivate and coach others with positivity and kindness.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Experience:
- Culinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- San Gabriel, CA 91776 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Gabriel, CA 91776: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person