Amato's Kitchen Lead / Coordinator (FT)

Position Description

We are looking for a kitchen lead/coordinator to oversee the Amato’s day in and day out to ensure optimal customer experience and smooth kitchen operation. The job will be to direct the food preparation process for hot plate and cold well products to maximize sales but limit spoilage waste while keeping up with Food Safety Standards. Must have the ability to be a leader and delegate. Hours range from 4am to 9pm, with occasional weekends, possible holidays. 

Core Responsibilities 

Ensuring that the hot plate and cold well are always full of variety for customers to grab and go. Ability to maintain appropriate inventory levels of product while keeping up with demand. Work hand in hand with Store Manager to hire, manage and train kitchen staff, as well as be able to remedy any problems with staffing. Communicate positively with both kitchen staff as well as store staff—and the ability to ask for help when it is needed. 

Maintaining a clean work environment will include washing dishes, cleaning of both equipment and surfaces, receiving food delivery orders as well as stocking and rotating while putting the orders away.

Tasks and responsibilities*

The Coordinator plans orders of products or equipment to ensure no shortages of items

Must be able to cover any shifts that need covering

Able to positively communicate with staff

Keeping an organized inventory to eliminate waste/lack of rotation.

Ensuring that everything opened or pulled from freezers are dated.

Ensuring that temperature checks are being done properly and documented properly.

Able to lead the kitchen during busy times and direct staff when needed.

Create a positive work environment with respect and teamwork between co-workers

Record waste and be proactive to reduce it every month.

Identify when food products need to move faster and create specials to eliminate waste.

Be able to perform all shifts in the deli and train staff accordingly.

Store and keep track of food rotation/storage to prevent spoilage daily

Prepare customer orders correctly via proper food prep procedures

Additional Information

Must have kitchen experience and food safety certificate, or be willing to train for one.