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This job expired on July 04, 2022

Head Chef for Organic Meal Delivery The Cupboard

  • Date Posted May 05, 2022
  • Location San Francisco, CA
  • Category Culinary / Production
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description The Cupboard is a local meal delivery business which aims to execute seasonal and high quality meals for families in San Francisco, Marin, and South Bay. We source from local & sustainable purveyors. 

Most of our clients come to us with a variety of dietary preferences and allergens, most commonly: paleo, vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free, nut free. The beauty of our service is that we are able to accommodate many preferences, but it requires a team that is detail oriented and can learn what allergens our clients have.

We're proud to support our clients through healthy and sustainable meals — and believe in creating a work environment that is equally as supportive for our team as for our clients. Job description The Cupboard is looking for a head chef / kitchen manager to join our team! This role will lead the team in the kitchen and also assist in the growth/strategy of the company.

Must have at least 5+ years of working in a fast-paced professional kitchen environment. Ideally you have a well rounded experience in a variety of cuisines, cooking styles, and experience preparing proteins (butcher experience is a bonus). Chefs that have experience both in a restaurant setting and a private chef setting is also preferred, but not required. 

This role includes 2 days in-person in our commissary kitchen, 2 remote. This is paid at full time salary, and hours will increase over time. 

This position will entail:
  • Being a part of a team that cooks for ~25 families per week, a rotating menu that is somewhat customized for clients with allergies, and that is ingredient-quality-seasonally driven
  • Help plan, strategize, execute our weekly meals, from planning menus to cooking
  • Maintaining high quality and premium service for our client including beautiful presentation of the final dishes
  • Working with alternative ingredients that are sugar free, gluten free, dairy free, refined-ingredient free
  • Managing inventory, utilizing inventory to minimize waste and efficiency
  • Placing wholesale orders with our purveyors and vendors
  • In charge of all kitchen hiring and training
  • Supporting other staff members when needed
  • Preparing and cooking animal proteins with varying techniques and following a huge variety of cuisines 
You:
  • 5+ years professional kitchen experience
  • Experience managing a team, leading a kitchen
  • Must be available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
  • Attention to detail is imperative for success 
  • Take initiative to solve problems
  • Familiar with cleaner styles of eating like whole30, paleo, vegetarian, dairy & gluten free
  • Are comfortable with using a computer / emails / spreadsheets
  • Consider yourself efficient and a quick learner
  • Have a positive attitude and are flexible as challenges come your way
  • Have a growth mindset, as we are a growing business and have big goals for 2022
  • A car is preferred since some tasks will be done in person, but please apply if you're without a vehicle
COMPESENTATION
Salary, $65-75k Compensation this position is : salaried, 50k-75k Application instructions
This job expired on July 04, 2022
DeadlineJuly 01, 2022

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