Shift Lead Berkeley Fast-Casual Kitchen
Overview
The Shift Lead oversees daily kitchen operations ensuring clean health conscious standards. This role drives quality productivity and maintains high performance while supporting management. It is located in Berkeley near San Francisco.
What You'll Do11
- 1Supervise and lead kitchen staff fostering positive efficient environment
- 2Prepare diverse dishes using established recipes
- 3Operate broilers ovens grills and various kitchen equipment
- 4Ensure product quality and adhere to portion size standards
- 5Master recipes for all kitchen stations
- 6Maintain cleanliness and sanitation following company policies
- 7Evaluate equipment maintenance and recommend replacements
- 8Follow safety protocols and hold staff accountable during shifts
- 9Perform supplementary tasks as needed
- 10Assess maintenance needs for kitchen equipment
- 11Manage inventory rotation and proper storage
Requirements14
- 11 year proven experience as Lead or supervisor in health focused kitchen
- 2Deep knowledge of clean eating principles and allergen friendly techniques
- 3Strong leadership and communication skills
- 4Excellent organizational abilities prioritizing multitasking
- 5Commitment to sustainability and ingredient integrity
- 6ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training
- 7Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 8Standing and walking for extended periods
- 9Bending reaching and stretching capabilities
- 10Manual dexterity handling knives and tools safely
- 11Tolerance for hot cold and humid environments
- 12Visual and auditory ability to oversee preparation
- 13Physical stamina moving between stations efficiently
- 14Potential allergen tolerance including peanuts eggs dairy gluten soy seafood shellfish
Salary Insight
$48 - $52k per year
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