Convenience Store Kitchen Manager (#11781)

Are you interested in joining an industry leader who is passionate about growth? At Southern States Cooperative (A Farmer Owned Cooperative since 1923); we are focused on helping our employees and our customers grow, by being the very best at offering challenging and rewarding career opportunities to our employees and providing superior products, services and growing solutions for our valued customers. We want to hear from you, so come grow with us!!!

• Interview, hire and train kitchen staff on food prep, plating and temperature control. Provide counseling, progressive discipline and/or termination as needed. Conduct performance appraisals and approve merit increases.
• Create and adjust schedules to ensure peak periods are covered.
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices. Ensure foods retain their flavor, freshness and nutritional value.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards. Review and assess all kitchen procedures to ensure staff maintain a safe and hygienic cooking environment.
• Order supplies, food and ingredients. Receive deliveries. Estimate the amount of food that needs to be prepared and predicts possible fluctuations. Review invoices and ensure vendors are paid in a timely manner.
• Lead kitchen efficiency and execution to ensure recipes are being followed with proper portioning. Ensure staff members are trained and comfortable with food sensitivities and allergens, sanitizing procedures, maintenance of kitchen, walk in cooler and dry storage areas.
• Sell food items. Take forms of payment using cash register and/or credit card machine.
• Maintain inventory levels and conduct full weekly inventory. Control shrinkage and waste.
• Schedule and oversee necessary maintenance and repairs on kitchen appliances.
• Adjust menu items, substitutions and pricing based on seasonal availability and demand.
• Remain approachable and available to kitchen staff and address any concerns that arise.  

What you need to succeed:

• Knowledge of how to prepare and store every item of food that is served
• Knowledge and execution of thawing, labeling and rotation procedures
• Well versed in cooking temperatures and time
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Experience with delegating tasks and maintaining fast speed of service
• Hands on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Capable of conducting and assessing kitchen inventory
• Ability to manage a team of kitchen staff with varying schedules and provide frequent feedback
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Dedicated, devoted and willing to stay the course
• Understanding of inventory control
• Ability to maintain standard operating procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Conflict management, Ability to multi-task and Attention to detail
• Customer service oriented and good work ethic
• Professional demeanor, Time management and Budgeting
• Knowledge and use of fire extinguishers
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including holidays, evenings and weekends

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Office
• Vacation Buy-Back
• Company Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Merchandise Discounts
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program  

Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.