Food Truck Kitchen Manager

• Supervise and oversee the production and preparation of food in a manner consistent with established recipes and procedures

• Work the line during operating hours

• Oversee the proper handling, maintenance, and storage of all items

• Manage food costs, track waste, and control kitchen labor costs

• Direct work for kitchen employees, including setting hours and weekly schedules and assigning tasks before, during and after open hours

• Ensure cleanliness of food preparation areas and train staff on equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures

• Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using equipment and utensils, including broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment

• Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations

• Use our Standard Recipe Sheets/Books for preparing all products

• Interviews, hires, orientates, trains and retains a diverse staff, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Mentors, motivates and develops staff and serves as a role model and resource.

• Monitors performance of staff, conducts personnel evaluations, creates and supports individual development plans (IDP) with direct reports and initiates follow-through with corrective action and termination in consultation with Human Resources and Regional Manager when appropriate.

• 3 or more years of previous kitchen, restaurant or food service management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

  • In lieu of specific experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant work experience may be considered.

• Food Safety Certification is preferred but not required

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

• Schedule Availability: Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, weekends and some holidays

• Ability to safely operate broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, flat top range, kitchen utensils, knives, chopper and a variety of other kitchen equipment

• You must be a minimum of 18 years old (required)

• High School Diploma / Equivalent (required)

• Successfully pass our pre-employment checks, including a drug screen and criminal background check

• Basic computer skills will be required

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.