Lancaster Chef

Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Lancaster, CA, US
Base: $70,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Creative menu design and production planning
Kitchen staff scheduling and supervision
Food cost analysis and budget management
The position involves managing activities and directing cooks to prepare food while ensuring high-quality presentation

Job Summary

  • The position involves managing activities and directing cooks to prepare food while ensuring high-quality presentation.
  • Candidates must establish and enforce nutrition, sanitation, and quality standards for all food and beverage operations.
  • The role requires analyzing recipes to determine food, labor, and overhead costs while assigning prices to meet budgetary goals.

Matching Summary

The position involves managing activities and directing cooks to prepare food while ensuring high-quality presentation.

Salary

Base: $70,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Creative menu design and production planning
  • Kitchen staff scheduling and supervision
  • Food cost analysis and budget management
  • High-volume catering environment experience
  • Enforcing nutrition and sanitation standards

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights
  • Experience with modern office equipment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Certificate from accredited culinary school or technical school
  • Five or more years of hands-on culinary experience
  • Three or more years of kitchen supervisory experience
  • Current Serv-Safe or similar food handling certification
  • Valid food handler's card required within 30 days

Work Rights

Not specified

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