Culinary Lead Cook

Draeger's Supermarkets, Inc in South San Francisco is seeking for an experienced Full-time Culinary Lead Cook (Deli Kitchen manager) immediately.

This position reports to the Plant Superintendent.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (includes the following but not limited to):

· Manages all day-to-day operations of the kitchen

· Scheduling for all shifts as it relates to the Kitchen team

· Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.

· Follows complex recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasonings, cooking of all Deli items serve in Draeger’s Stores.

· Oversee food preparation for Catering orders and ensures the Kitchen Staff is following company standards, and recipe specifications.

· Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

· Ensure full compliance and effectiveness of the HACCP program and regulatory requirements.

· Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees’ absence or staffing shortages.

· Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems or products, including artistic contributions.

· Review food production practices in all areas of the Kitchen for efficiency, quality, nutritional integrity, waste, cost controls, and safety.

· Develop systems, methods and procedures for consistent operations

· Recruitment and retention of deli staff

· Serves as a Trainer in the training of less experienced cooks.

· Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.

· Follows GMP policies in the Kitchen and ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

· Performs inventory, and/or enter inventory into the production

· Deli equipment sourcing and management

· Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.

· Knowledge of Food and Workplace safety requirements in the Kitchen

· Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.

· Willing and able to manage equipment including repairs, cleanliness and maintenance

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Must have at least 2-3 years Culinary Leadership experience in food service, hospitality, restaurant, or similar industry.

· Must be bilingual in English & Spanish.

· Completion of Culinary School.

· Expert knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) and Food Safety practices and the ability to identify and correct problems in the operations.

· Excellent production planning and execution skills for all levels of events and operations.

· Ability to create a collaborative environment with a cross section of leaders from different departments.

· Able to use production software to enter pre and post production data

· Reliable, punctual, and committed to work.

· Able to follow instructions and established procedures.

· Possess excellent interpersonal skill and ability to communicate effectively with customers, other team members and leadership.

· Familiarity with SG System is a plus.

· Neat and clean in appearance.

· Maintain a clean, sanitary and organized work area

· Able to communicate, read and comprehend instructions in English & Spanish

Physical requirements include but are not limited to:

· Must be able to stand for 100% of the shift.

· Must be able to work in a loud environment.

· Ability to work around hot equipment and cold refrigeration.

· This position may require lifting and carrying items up to 50 lbs.

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health and Dental Benefits
• 401K Program
• Employee Discount after introductory period

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Culinary: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• South San Francisco, CA 94080 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• South San Francisco, CA 94080: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person