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Chef

Barcade, Jersey City, NJ, United States


Chef

Barcade is seeking a chef to join our team in Jersey City. The chef manages the day to day operations of location's kitchen to ensure compliance with Barcade corporate standards. The chef also provides support to the GM by managing kitchen employees and performing administrative duties related to operating the location's food program.
Duties and Responsibilities

Orders food, paper goods, and cleaning supplies
Schedules kitchen staff adhering to labor budgets provided by the GM and operations.
Maintains kitchen cleanliness, organization, and health department standards based on a daily/weekly checklist created by the GM and operations.
Trains and mentors new kitchen staff members
Creates daily and weekly specials
Updates recipe book as necessary in collaboration with GM and operations
Conducts monthly inventory
Updates prep schedule and order pars in collaboration with GM and operations
Submits kitchen waste log to GM weekly
Participates in quarterly kitchen planning meetings
Checks deliveries from vendors for accuracy and product quality
Works on the line or as expo during most volume shifts as deemed necessary by GM
Adjusts schedule as necessary to work the line or expo during private events and large parties
Meets weekly with the GM to review upcoming events and catering orders
Provides feedback on kitchen staff members to the GM on a regular basis and coaches kitchen staff members to improve performance.
Qualifications

3 years of experience as a line cook in a full service kitchen
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
Flexible schedule with availability to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.
Previous experience with ordering and inventory
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Understanding of food and labor cost
Knowledge of local food scene
ServSafe certification
Line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers.