Kitchen Manager

Todo Verde Mission

Todo Verde is a woman of color owned food business inspired by Latin American roots and flavors that provides healthy and delicious plant-based culturally relevant dishes to the East Los Angeles community and beyond. Our team is committed to advancing food equity in our neighborhoods, and are working to create lifestyle shifts in healthy eating and self care through awareness and access to naturally good food.

Kitchen Manager Description

Todo Verde s Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing kitchen operations, scheduling kitchen team shifts and coordinating deliveries, managing inventory levels, creating shopping lists and sourcing items needed for kitchen preparation, maintaining a sanitary and organized kitchen environment, and practicing health code regulations to provide safe food to our community.

Essential Duties

Manage kitchen staff, food preparation, and coordinate food orders

Schedule kitchen team shifts and delivery staff shifts

Communicate with team especially during heavy shifts, resolving conflicts and getting the job done

Recruit and train kitchen staff on preparation work and food plating techniques

Keep eyes on a lot of elements including food standards, costs, safety, etc

Maintain inventory levels, conduct full weekly inventory, and order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand

Transport, replenish, and stock food and supplies inventory

Assist with menu changes and adjustments based on seasonal availability

Price menu items in collaboration with the founder/chef

Food preparation using high-power blenders, knives, citrus squeezers, etc

Use standardized and non-standardized recipes and ingredients to prepare, create, and process foods

Knowledgeable and practice food safety codes and governing standards; federal, state, local and accreditation agencies

Check food and cooler temperatures frequently throughout shift and notify team immediately of any food out of compliance

Inspect items for integrity and dispose outdated and less than maximum quality products

Maintain stations, storage, equipment, utensils, surface areas, and coolers in clean orderly condition, compliant with food

codes and regulatory agencies

Assemble and serve food dishes at events as requested

Assist in other areas as requested

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities

Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients

Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment

Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends

Valid ID or driver s license

Food handler permit/certificate

Physically capable of lifting 60 pounds for loading and unloading

Physically capable of standing for long periods of time

Demonstrate a commitment to service, organization mission and professionalism at all times

Engage with customers, recommend products

Treat food with respect, appreciation, and love

Availability

32-40 hours per week typically Tuesday – Sunday

Pay Rate

Starting rate at $28 hourly depending on experience level

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