Job Description

Colossus Bread is looking for a kitchen Lead for our upcoming new location in San Pedro Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, ambitious, and hard-working. We are a neighborhood bakery and kitchen, we specialize in naturally leavened sourdough pizza , and brunch items that feature our naturally leavened breads. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about thoughtful food, cooking and collaborating with a dynamic and enthusiastic team that continues to learn and grow . If this sounds like you please send along a resume, cover letter and availability. This shop will be open from early morning (6am)- early evening (8pm) .The kitchen team lead will work a range of shifts in those hours 

**please make sure to send along resume and cover letter**

** open availability preferred , weekend and evening availability required **

Benefits

health insurance benefits (for full time employees after 90 days)

employee discounts in store

free weekly loaf of bread

Responsibilities:

The kitchen Lead. is responsible for the kitchen's operations during prep and service .They are responsible for ensuring quality standards are upheld during shifts. They will work directly with the chef to maintain the quality, organization, cleanliness and culture of the kitchen. The kitchen Lead will actively work in the kitchen with other kitchen team members fulfilling orders. The kitchen lead is someone who takes pride in their job and what we do here, and is always looking to grow, improve and learn with the company.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

preparing food using ovens, stoves, hot cooking equipment, knives

preparing food following company recipes

Assist with standardizing and costing recipes using company formulas

setting up food stations/breaking down food stations

Ensure kitchen employees are taking necessary breaks per Department of labor regulations 

Train new employees on opening & closing procedures, recipe execution , organization & cleanliness standards, plating/presentation standards

Have regular check-ins with kitchen staff to let them know where they are at / opportunities for improvement, always working toward having a well informed and developed team.

Ensure the kitchen is held to our standards of cleanliness and organization, make sure the team is following cleaning procedures consistently and storing food and equipment following our organization systems.

Identify opportunities for improvement within the team 

Ensure safe food handling practices are followed by team 

Regularly take prep inventory making sure we have enough prepped product for service 

Participate in menu and recipe development 

Ensure staff are properly labeling and dating product to be stored 

Provide mentorship to the rest of the team and encourage their growth as well as the team’s growth. Mentorship not micromanagement.

Ensure Tickets are being worked efficiently food is coming out in a timely manner and to our quality standards

Responsible for communicating any menu changes , shortages or items we are trying to sell with front of house

Help to maintain a culture of respect and integrity within the kitchen in how we communicate with each other and other departments 

Ensure orders are received and put away properly 

Regularly check product inventories 

ordering of product for kitchen from multiple vendors

Help ensure the kitchen is regularly restocked with to-go packaging

reports any equipment issues to supervisors/general manager

ensures vendors are delivering all product /checks orders for accuracy

Qualifications:

minimum 2 years experience in a from scratch kitchen ( chef driven and seasonal restaurants a plus)

proven track record of growth in the industry

ca food managers certification

ca food handlers card

experience with ordering from multiple vendors a plus

ability to stand for several hours

ability to lift up to 50lbs

ability to climb on a ladder

Compensation: $25/hr

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.

**This position will require a resume and cover letter to be considered **

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Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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