Kitchen Team Lead

We're looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to join our Healthy Planet family! We provide our employees with a rewarding yet challenging environment where you can grow professionally. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Kitchen, preparing & serving food items, packaging & labeling products, delivering exceptional customer service, cashing out customers and assisting with minor productions

Responsibilities:

• Ensure operational records such opening and closing procedures, fridge temperatures,
• productions records, dishwasher logs are completed.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and kept on working conditions.
• Ensure par stocks (food preparation, packaging, consumable) are kept at appropriate levels for service.
• Ensure necessary inventory is ordered, and product is rotated accordingly to best before dates.
• Oversee, train and execute preparation of recipes in accordance with company standards.
• Provide food service to all guest, answering questions and accommodating special requests (if possible).
• Motivate and keep kitchen team engage to provide high quality customer service.
• Ensure all deliveries are received and put away accordingly and in a timely fashion.
• Keep open communication with Store manager, informing them of any incidents that might
• arise.
• Set up prep list for day's production and inputting of production numbers in Kitchen File (Google drive)
• Ensure all staff adhere to health & safety food regulations.
• Ensure all food waste and food demo are recorded and remove from inventory.
• Performed other duties as assigned.

Must-Haves:

• Previous Kitchen Management & Team Management experience
• Food Handler Certification is an asset
• Experience with kitchen equipment (knives, ovens, stoves, etc.)
• Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations regarding food preparation and/or nutrition; knowledge of and skill in the application of safety and sanitary requirements of a food service operation
• Familiar with sanitation and health and safety food regulations including proper handling of equipment
• Proficient budgeting skills and understanding
• Work well under pressure independently
• Proven leadership abilities
• Strong communication skills - oral and written
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Flexible schedule

What We Offer:

• Great work environment and culture
• Continuous professional development and career growth
• Medical Benefits and flex spending account for full-time employees
• Employee discounts

At Healthy Planet we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Healthy Planet hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.