Co-op Retail Kitchen Assistant Manager

Bozeman Community Food Co-op•Bozeman, MT

4d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

A full-time position is available. Shifts are Tuesday to Saturday and will likely include a mix of mid and evening hours. Previous experience in commercial cooking and management is preferred. Purpose: Assist the Retail Kitchen (RK) Manager in effective daily management of RK operations, including hot bar, cold bar, and merchandising to prepare and serve attractive quality products. Assist in managing all RK staff to meet objectives for food preparation, quality, sales, margin, labor, and service goals. Assist in supporting other Food Service Managers as directed. Specific Responsibilities of RK Assistant Manager Primary responsibility for the following duties may be assigned, but all of these responsibilities are part of the job in providing assistance to the Retail Kitchen Manager.

Requirements

Experience, preferably in a retail or food service setting, that demonstrates the aptitude to successfully meet all expectations listed above.
Experience with commercial food preparation required; menu planning, recipe development, and merchandising experience preferred.
Experience managing staff strongly desired, preferably in a food service or retail setting.
Knowledge of proper food handling procedures required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; some early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts required.
Experience working with email and MS Office software sufficient to communicate, and to prepare reports with accuracy and in a timely manner desired.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. throughout shift, occasionally 50 lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods and to bend and twist repeatedly; ability to lift product overhead and/or to climb ladders with product.

Responsibilities

Act as a main point of contact for staff shift coverage/emergencies along with manager on duty; work scheduled shifts and fill shifts as needed for emergencies and shift covers.
Provide direction and feedback to staff to ensure that standards for product quality and productivity are met.
Role model safe, efficient, quality food preparation techniques.
Be familiar with, and comfortable covering and training all shifts in the RK.
Role model engaged and proactive customer service in our retail spaces.
Schedule one-on-one meetings with staff as necessary; meet with RK Manager to review and prepare work plans.
Oversee preparation and presentation of consistent, high-quality offerings.
Be a floor rover, assisting in various shifts as needed.
Develop and maintain par lists/production sheets for assigned areas on a rotating schedule.
Maintain updated recipes to provide accurate amounts and specific preparation descriptions.
Ensure that all staff are correctly and accurately using production recording, shipping, and invoicing tools and methods.
Engage in recipe development and refinement as directed.
Establish and consistently meet timelines for production and delivery.
Ensure that all staff adheres to food safety and sanitation guidelines and that kitchen and food storage areas are maintained in a sanitary, orderly condition, meeting GCC Health Department standards.
Ensure that staff has access to a manager, shift supervisor, or lead during all shifts.
Set clear standards and expectations, ensure that staff understand them, and have the training and tools needed; promptly address performance and behavior issues.
Ensure succession plans in key positions.