PREP TEAM LEAD
TO APPLY:
SEND A NOTE + RESUME TO —
HI@LBKITCHENPORTLANDME.COM
LB Kitchen is seeking a full-time Prep Team Lead for our Portland Kitchen at 255 Congress St.
Full-time work consists of 40/hours, 5/shifts.
Candidate Requirements:
• 3+ years of line/prep cook experience and/or 2+ years of kitchen experience + culinary school degree
• Proficient knife skills
• Understanding of food and equipment safety
• Competency in proper food storage and handling
• Experience with large format, scratch cooking prep projects
• Can meet physical demands of position including; carrying and lifting up to 50lbs, standing
for extended periods of time, walking up and down stairs frequently
• Basic computer skills
• Communicates kindly, efficiently, and with respect
• Has a team mentality and is willing to be flexible and problem-solve
• Takes direction and feedback well
Ideal Candidate:
• Previous leadership experience
• ServSafe food manager or food handler certified
• Experience with online inventory management systems
• Upholding high standards for yourself and others
Position Duties Include:
• Receive, sort, put away, and FIFO daily orders in walk-in and dry goods
• Write, delegate, and prioritize detailed prep lists
• Lead and oversee a small part-time prep team - ensure recipes are being executed properly and timely
• Place daily food orders from various vendors, and communicate with vendors about any food issues
• Advanced time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Keep a clean and organized prep station
• Working with a sense of urgency throughout the day
• Learn and maintain recipe book
• Maintain correct pars, communicate with Kitchen Shift Leads• Maintain invoicing system (xtrachef)
Compensation + Benefits:
• $24/hr commensurate with experience + pooled tips ranging from $6-$10 additional hourly
• Health Insurance 50% employer contribution
• 401K Plan Benefit w/ employer contribution
• Daily staff meal + beverage
• 30 min paid break
• Employee parking lot, first-come-first-serve
• 20% off retail + 30% off menu