Senior Kitchen Operations Manager

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States CookUnity Full time

About CookUnity

CookUnity is a pioneering food delivery service that connects talented chefs with food enthusiasts across the country. Our mission is to revolutionize meal delivery by providing small-batch, restaurant-quality meals that cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences.

We are a growing startup with kitchens in multiple locations, and we're expanding our team to meet the demands of our rapidly growing customer base.

The Role

We're seeking a Senior Kitchen Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our kitchen in Chicago. As a key member of our founding team, you will work closely with our Market Director and Sr. Operations Manager to execute thousands of meals daily.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily and weekly workflow, pace, and efficiency of the team
  • Help hire, train, and manage kitchen staff, organizing their scheduled work shifts
  • Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand
  • Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory counts
  • Oversee food preparation and cooking process
  • Ensure kitchen is clean and organized
  • Collaborate with recipe testing and Chef's onboarding

Qualifications

  • Minimum 6+ years experience in Food Manufacturing, High Volume Commercial Kitchen
  • In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations
  • Experience working with and sourcing local, sustainable, and organic ingredients
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities
  • Outstanding communication and organizational skills
  • FoodServe License

Benefits

  • Health Insurance coverage
  • PTO & Paid sick days
  • Compassionate, Caregiver, or Bereavement Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises
  • Parental Leave: 12 weeks at full pay for primary caregiver and 4 weeks for secondary caregiver
  • Access to a nutritional coach to help you build a healthy lifestyle
  • A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals added to your account, monthly


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