Position : Assistant Kitchen Manager

Location : Beaver, Utah

Requisition ID: : 27564

From locally owned dairy farms to the tables of our customers, you can be part of the story behind The Creamery and the cheese loved by families across the United States.

However, our brand isn't just a product on a shelf. As team members we are dedicated to connecting with customers and creating an unforgettable experience at The Creamery. From greeting customers and helping them find the perfect product to keeping the store clean or serving a meal at the Creamery Kitchen, our team members are just as much part of our brand as are our products. Therefore, we are looking for dedicated team members who are passionate about food, desire to be part of a brand, and are willing to engage with customers to create that memorable experience, bringing them back for more. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We are looking for dedicated team members to join The Creamery team who have a commitment to quality in everything they do.

General Purpose:

Assist the kitchen manager with the daily operations, food preparation, and related activities of the kitchen area to ensure that customers are served safe, delicious food and beverages properly and in a timely manner. Perform a variety of important functions such as preparing food, assisting in designing menus, assisting with food and beverage purchases, training and directing kitchen staff, scheduling, supervising food preparations, ensuring food safety standards, and handling any food-related concerns. Ensure that the kitchen is properly cleaned on a regular schedule, food is disposed of properly, and the kitchen meets all sanitary standards. Assist the kitchen manager with tracking and reviewing kitchen records, daily/weekly/monthly workflow, etc., to optimize profit for The Creamery Kitchen and create the best dining experience possible for customers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with overseeing food preparation, portion sizes, and the overall presentation of food

• Assist kitchen manager with determiningsupply needs for the week tomaintain an inventory of food, beverages, and supplies

• Serve as kitchen manager on days when the kitchen manger is off duty

• Ensure the quality of meals; check the freshness of food and ingredients

• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality; clean and disinfect equipment and work areas and/or arrange for cleaning and maintenance services for the equipment and facility in order tocomply with health and sanitary regulations

• Monitor sanitation practices and make sure staffcomply with health and food safety standards

• Motivate staff during demanding service periods

• Address complaints regarding food quality or service

• Keep accurate business records

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee,but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education and Experience

• Vocational school, trade school or training program related to culinary field and/or 1 to 3 years of culinaryexperience

• Certification and/or License– Culinary and food safety certificationspreferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Passion for food and culinary skills

• Customer service skills, including the ability handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism

• Proficient computer skills

• Basic troubleshooting skills for the repair and maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment

• Attention to detail and able to multi-task

• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set direction

• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

• Able to demonstrate solid business judgment and decision makingskills

• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)

• Problem solving skills

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer