Company description

Ssere is a small, chef-owned healthy meal delivery company specializing in fresh, seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired meals made from scratch using very high-quality ingredients.

Job description

We're looking for an experienced, reliable, and highly organized Part-Time Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef to join our Brooklyn kitchen team.

This is a hands-on cooking and production position with leadership responsibilities. We're a small business, which means everyone wears multiple hats. You'll be actively involved in every aspect of production, from prepping vegetables, making sauces, and cooking to plating, packing, organizing, and cleaning. We're looking for someone who takes initiative, works efficiently, and understands that no task is too small.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sauces, dressings, marinades, vegetables, grains, proteins, and other menu components from scratch.
• Cook and execute recipes accurately and consistently, including larger-batch production.
• Assist with organizing prep lists, managing workflow, and ensuring production stays on schedule.
• Help oversee and support a small kitchen team, delegating tasks when needed.
• Portion, plate, label, and pack meals for delivery with exceptional attention to detail.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Assist with inventory management, ingredient organization, proper storage, and minimizing food waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen, including sanitation, dishwashing, and end-of-day cleanup.
• Jump in wherever needed to ensure smooth and efficient production.

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen experience required; catering, meal delivery, or food production experience is a plus.
• Strong cooking and knife skills, with confidence preparing food from scratch.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely and maintain consistency across batches.
• Comfortable multitasking and working efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a small team.
• Previous kitchen leadership experience preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• An appreciation for fresh, seasonal ingredients and healthy, flavorful food.

Schedule

Part-time Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Day-time shifts only.

About the Opportunity

Ssere is a growing independent business, and we're looking for someone who wants to be an integral part of our team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced cook who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in their work, and is excited to contribute to a small food company where their efforts make a real difference.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

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Deadline

no deadline