Company description

Golden Roots Kitchen is a locally owned and operated prepared meal service focused on producing high quality meals that are locally sourced and made from scratch. Nutrient focus, quality sourcing and a menu that changes weekly make our kitchen a highly dynamic place for chefs with a passion for cooking with integrity. This year Golden Roots is celebrating 10 years serving individuals and families, having built a broad membership with robust word of mouth growth. We are currently in the midst of launching a catering offering focused on serving local businesses that share our values of community connection and sustainability. We're seeing unprecedented growth and are looking for a new team member looking to grow with us.

Job description

The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring that Golden Roots Kitchen maintains the highest standards of food quality, organization, and efficiency. This role requires a collaborative leader with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for exceptional flavors and sustainable practices. We place a high value on kitchen culture and expect our Sous Chef to lead by example. The Sous Chef plays a key role in menu planning, cost management, and team coordination while upholding our commitment to local, organic, and responsibly sourced ingredients.

Key Responsibilities

• Recipe Execution – Prepare dishes to the high standards set by Golden Roots Kitchen, ensuring consistent quality, flavor, and presentation.

• Recipe Editing & Improvement – Refine and edit recipes for clarity, efficiency, and to minimize waste while enhancing food quality.

• Inventory Management – Ensure proper storage of inventory to minimize spoilage and waste.

• Ordering – Support ordering and inventory management of all food and kitchen supplies, ensuring quality, cost control, and proper stock levels

• Kitchen Organization – Oversee and implement kitchen systems to maintain workflow, cleanliness, and timely completion of tasks.

• Kitchen Maintenance– Ensure all workspaces remain clean and sanitary throughout the day, delegating cleaning tasks as needed to maintain a safe and efficient kitchen environment.

• Food Safety & Quality Control – Ensure that all food meets health and safety standards and that the kitchen operates with proper sanitation protocols.

• Team Leadership & Communication – Support and guide the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.

• Packaging Coordination – Work with the team to ensure meals are portioned and packaged efficiently, properly and to the visual standards of GRK.

Skills & Qualifications

• Food Safety Certification

• Proficient in Parsley Recipe Scaling Software

• Strong inventory and cost management skills.

• Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Fast-paced kitchen environment requiring physical activity (standing, lifting up to 50 lbs).

• Must wear proper uniform and follow safety protocols.

Performance Expectations

• Maintain exceptional food quality and consistency.

• Execute and refine recipes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

• Keep the kitchen organized and running smoothly.

• Foster a positive and productive team culture.

Schedule

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 8am-4pm

Compensation & Benefits

$27-$30/hr
Health Care (commence after 3 months)
401K with matching (commence after 3 months)Paid lunch break with meal provided
Weekly membership meal credit to take home Golden Roots

Eligible for 1 week paid time off after first year

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

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Deadline

no deadline