Kitchen Operations Manager

Job description:

Edison House is locally owned and has created a professional, comfortable, and safe environment for the Edison House community. The kitchen is headed up by Executive Chef Buzz Willey who was the owner and Executive Chef of Pallet, a downtown SLC staple for over 10 years. Edison House proudly sources its produce and meats from local distributors and continuously fosters a partnership with the community in which it operates.

As a community we will be responsible for respecting one another with constructive criticism, positive affirmation, and strong communication. We encourage the members of our community to push each other to understand and be educated about one another. We will not tolerate any form of sarcasm, negative nicknames, teasing, or intimidation. We have created a community we are all proud to be a part of. We want to help all you grow by staying informed and educated with all our procedures and safety guidelines. We will be professional, proud, educated, safe, respectful, and respected.

Responsibilities: MUST BE 21

· Presents him/herself professionally with clean uniform and groomed

· Maintains knowledge of proper labeling and dating of product

· Maintains knowledge of proper plating, cleaning, prepping, and cooking of menu items

· Maintains knowledge of recipes, recipe cards, ingredients, and products

· Prepares all dishes from grill, sauté, garde manger, and special items

· Required to maintain proper levels of mis en place, and backups to perform daily tasks

· Required to maintain a clean workstation, preform opening and closing duties, and any other duties designated by the management team or kitchen leader

· Taste food prepared to verify flavor, consistency, and textures

· Demonstrate judgement and creativity in food utilization

· Understand Edison House standards of food quality and recipe taste

· Collaborates and supports banquet/prep cooks, and stewards

Qualifications and Requirements:

· Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fine dining restaurant

· Knowledge of product, standard recipes, and food preparation

· Must be able to work a varied schedule of days, nights, weekends, and holidays

· Ability to accurately read and communicate duties amongst team members

· Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills

· Ability to work in a community environment

· Ability to work calmly, productively, and effectively under pressure

· Must have problem solving abilities, self-motivated, and organized

· Commitment to quality service, quality food, and high standards of cleanliness

· Proper and up to date knowledge to obtain a current Food Handlers permit

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salt Lake City, UT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person