Company description Our Mission as a natural foods co-op is to provide a diverse selection of highest quality, fairly-priced products and a deepening understanding of their importance to our members, employees and community. Job description

PURPOSE: Oversee Commissary (CMS) production staff; coaching, developing, and taking corrective action as needed.  Commissary systems/efficiencies development, staff training, and production fulfillment. Ensure the highest level of food safety that exceeds health code and foster a safe and positive workspace for all.

 

REPORTS TO:  Commissary Kitchen Manager

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                   

• Oversee all kitchen management duties in kitchen manager’s absence
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff – enforce department policies and procedures
• Oversee daily production – ensuring product fulfillment, assisting in production as needed
• Hiring – participate in interviewing and on-boarding tasks alongside manager, or in absence
• Scheduling – forecasting for needs, scheduling within budget, managing time-off requests
• Employee development – participate in review and disciplinary process.
• Oversee staff training – development, execution
• Oversee buyer/receiver – Place orders for and receive product in their absence
• Quality control – ensure finished product is consistent with department standards.
• Monitor daily production – ensure deliveries are complete and fulfillment is always a priority, assist in production when needed to achieve 100% fulfillment rate.
• Production planning - Look ahead and guide leads in production
• Inventory – physical count, invoice entry, data entry
• Strategy – new ideas, problem-solving, new procedures, efficiencies and production structure  
• Financial functions – review purchase orders, invoices, credits, and waste logs
• Monitor and properly care for kitchen equipment and notify management of any issues
• Communication – act as link between managers and CMS staff
• Foster and encourage a positive, safe, and supportive work environment
• Complete other tasks and projects as assigned by CMS manager

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years demonstrated experience in a leadership role
• At least 3 years prior cooking or catering experience requires, 5+ preferred
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands in fast paced, high stress environments
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle difficult situations positively
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• High attention to detail

• Familiarity with natural foods
• Proficient computer skills

 

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
• Ability to work standing on a hard surface for an 8 hour shift
• Frequent bending, twisting and stooping
• Manual dexterity including simple grip with knives and use of a motorized slicer

Compensation this position is : hourly, $15/hr + Application instructions DeadlineNovember 29, 2018