Assistant Manager - Aspasia Production Kitchen

Summary

Are you looking to work in a state-of-the-art kitchen with brand new equipment and cutting-edge technology?  Our Production Kitchen will amaze you!

The Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop Production Kitchen Assistant Manager will have a passion for baking and will be responsible for leading the training.  This individual will be an assistant to our Production Kitchen Manager to help lead our production kitchen team to ensure proper execution of all bakery and café items, as well as upholding Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop standards of hygiene and company policies.

This is an amazing chance to get in with a rapidly expanding brand that aims to build its employees to the top of their career paths!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Assist in coordinating production for the Production Kitchen, as well as specified items to be delivered to other shops and clients
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  Maximize the productivity of all kitchen staff
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  Assist in training the production kitchen team on proper execution
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  Understand all procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs
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  Inspect kitchen equipment for cleanliness and hygiene, and monitor sanitation policies to abide by all state food safety and sanitation laws
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  Communicate efficiently with the Production Kitchen Manager and Stores Managers to assist in a smooth service
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  Assist with the Production Kitchen Manager and Store Managers to ensure retail sites are fully stocked for in-store purchases and carry out purchases
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  Control food waste
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  Help ensure all special events are executed properly to the client’s satisfaction
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  Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards
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  Assist with handling ordering and inventory for Production Kitchen
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  Assist in menu development, recipe trials, and costing
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  Assist in developing standardized recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation
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  Provide advice and suggestions to the Store Managers as needed
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  Organize all pre-orders to ensure flawless execution
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  Assist in proper opening/closing procedures
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  Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures
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  Understand how to work with laminated dough, chocolate, building and icing cakes, wedding cakes and all additional aspects of a bakery
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  Understand food cost and labor cost controls
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  Communicate and understand the mission of the restaurant
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  Other duties will be assigned as seen fit

Qualifications

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  Minimum of 3 years management experience in high volume kitchens
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  Proven experience as Pastry Chef, Baker, Decorator
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  Professional appearance with impeccable hygiene
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  Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with outstanding leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
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  Excellent basic math skills
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  Knowledge of typical commercial kitchen and bakery equipment
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  Knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
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  SERV Safe Food Manager certification
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  Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, dairy free, etc.)
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  Ability to learn all Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop related computerized systems and applications
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  Proficient with MS Office applications
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  Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field
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  A degree in culinary arts, hospitality, or related field is a plus
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  Great attention to detail and creativity
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  Organizing and leadership skills

Work environment and Physical Demands

•  Work with hot, cold, and potentially hazardous equipment
• May be required to work in very warm or cold conditions for an extended period
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

Supervision

• The employee performs work under the supervision of Production Kitchen Manager