Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager Position We're seeking a co-manager for our deli kitchen to assist with and oversee food production. Our kitchen produces high-quality prepared deli items including soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, and baked goods with a focus on using local and organic ingredients. We serve a variety of everyday items and rotating daily special items in our deli case. The kitchen is centrally located in our natural food store, which includes a cafe that serves the larger Saranac Lake community of locals and visitors alike. With that in mind, the summer season is quite busy. Our ideal candidate is passionate about food and cooking, has an eye for detail, and possesses strong leadership skills. While no commercial kitchen experience is required, comfortability working in a kitchen and using kitchen tools such as knives, a gas range, mixer, and food processor is important. Having a sense of urgency and ability to multitask, stay calm under pressure, and be able to prioritize tasks is essential. The staff across the store varies widely in demographics so a positive attitude and ability to work with employees and customers across varied backgrounds is important. This person will be working closely with the other co-manager to ensure food is being produced efficiently and daily/weekly tasks are being completed. Key components of this position include food production, supervising and coaching staff, managing inventory items, creating and implementing new menu items, maintaining equipment, deli ordering, and other administrative duties. Good communication skills are very important as this person and the current co-manager will be working closely together across varied shifts and hours working to achieve kitchen goals. This position is a full-time position (5 days a week, 40-45 hours weekly). We're looking for someone with a flexible schedule and able to work early and late shifts. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance coverage, and employee discounts.

Pay:

$19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

In person