Joseph's Classic Market is a family owned chain of gourmet markets. We have 4 retail locations in Palm Beach County as well as a centralized kitchen and bakery production facility. We're committed to serving our guests the highest quality food and the Culinary Director of Operations is a critical role within our leadership team to help accomplish this. This is not an administrative role, it's a hands on operational role.
Routine Tasks:
Oversee Commissary production facility including Kitchen and Bakery
Ensure Food Safety and Employee Safety protocols are being adhered to
Oversees Production planning and manage par levels and prep sheets
Purchase and maintain inventory
Create weekly employee schedule
Perform line checks including temperature checks of all refrigeration, rotation and dating of all foods, proper prep (taste), freshness and specials completed
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers
Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
Develop team and improve performance through coaching and feedback and create performance and development goals
Research and development to improve current recipes and processes, as well as creating new items
Responsible for ensuring all equipment is in operational condition and regularly cleaned
Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2-3 years of Culinary Director experience in food production and/or kitchen environment.
High volume batch production experience
Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
Prior experience as a supervisor overseeing and directing a staff