Job Description

About the Role

The Production Chef plays a central role in Mensch’s success. You’ll be responsible for completing prep tasks on time, helping our team maintain pace and meet quality standards, and ensuring consistent execution of our offerings. This position reports directly to the co-owner and Executive Chef.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in kitchens, especially with whole ingredients and from-scratch cooking, who’s organized, positive, and excited to work with the highest-quality locally sourced ingredients.

Ideal candidate would have 5+ years experience in kitchens working with whole ingredients and scratch cooking, a positive attitude and is excited to work with the highest quality locally sourced ingredients. Strong organizational skills are a must.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

About you:

You have a positive attitude and passion for working with high quality ingredients
You can communicate consistently with team members and Chef
You have 5+ years of experience in kitchens and have strong knife skills
You are a strong worker with sense of urgency and a team mentality
You have strong time management skills
You can prepare items as per prep list and daily requirements.
Always ensures the highest standard of cleanliness, and works proactively to reduce waste, while maintaining the highest quality of food served.
You understand inventory management and workflow.
You have a Foodsafe certificate
Prepared for physical requirements of kitchen duties. (Heavy lifting and full shifts on your feet)
You have reliable transportation and are flexible with scheduling within reason.

Position details:

The production chef is responsible for completion of required items on a daily and weekly basis
The production chef may work with our executive chef to build out and prioritize weekly prep lists and place orders
The production chef will ensure consistency in final items as Mensch standards
The production chef will be required to work independently
The production chef will communicate with team members to ensure prep items are completed in their absence and hold the team accountable to Mensch’s standards and expectations.
The production chef will follow recipes and maintain Mensch’s standards
The production chef may aid in packing and loading for events
The production chef will clearly label and organize event prep throughout the week
The production chef will be responsible for inventory management of produce, frozen and pantry items
The production chef will be responsible for organizing refrigerated and frozen product
The production chef will assist with placing, receiving and stocking product orders
The production chef will contribute to menu development in takeout and frozen/pantry offerings
The production chef may at times supervise the Post Event Sanitation team (schedule dependent)

Salary/Wage

25-28

Other Perks/Benefits

Extended health benefits One paid volunteer day per year Referral bonus program Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven, locally focused company Shared Gratuities

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