Captain of the Kitchen Jim Adams Farm & Table
- Date Posted September 21, 2017
- Location Atlanta, GA
- Category Culinary
- Job type Full-Time
This is a unique opportunity at a new, one-of-a-kind establishment in Atlanta. Jim Adams Farm & Table will offer soups, salads and sandwiches in an approachable, family-friendly environment. Our goal is to grow 100% of the produce we serve in our dishes. We will operate a year-round greenhouse farm staffed by a team of farmers who grow specifically for our market and café. The successful candidate will work with our farm team to plan a menu that features the city’s freshest, most local harvest.
Job descriptionWe are seeking a well-trained, ambitious kitchen manager/lead cook to head our eatery/cafe. The qualified applicant needs to be able to develop and execute recipes that successfully showcase our fresh produce. Our menu focuses on soups, salads and sandwiches.
Essential Duties:
- Support the Founder in the design and set-up of the kitchen;
- Prepare menu items for grab-and-go as well as made-to-order service;
- Develop recipes based on supply of seasonal produce and herbs, including, but not limited to:
- Soups
- Salads
- Sandwiches/wraps
- Salad dressings
- Sauces
- Set systems and processes necessary for the operation of the kitchen with a deliberate focus on:
- High quality customer service and experiences
- Optimal revenue
- Supervise one part-time kitchen support staff, train, assign schedules and duties, track and manage performance;
- Execute all kitchen functions;
- Responsible for maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness according to best practices and all applicable codes;
- Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.