Teaching Chef

Company: Emma's Torch
Location: New York
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

The Teaching Chef will work alongside the Executive Culinary Director to provide a safe and constructive work environment, teach production and service in a restaurant environment, maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization, and manage cafe operations.Key Responsibilities:

• Train and support students in BOH operations, contributing to the culinary curriculum and initial kitchen training sessions.
• Mentor students, leading by example in professionalism, work ethic, organization, and sanitation.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, challenging, and sociable working environment.
• Maintain open communication with students and the Program team.Cafe Profitability and Community Engagement:
  • Monitor menu sales with the Culinary and Operations teams.
  • Contribute to marketing to improve sales.
  • Develop guest relationships to drive repeat business.
  • Assist with off-site catering events.Kitchen Operations:
    • Set and maintain service standards for the kitchen.
    • Order supplies and maintain stock levels.
    • Assist with scheduling, menu development, costing, inventory, labor control, and DOH guidelines.
    • Manage family meals and specials, considering product utilization and cleanliness of storage areas.
    • Maintain facilities and equipment according to DOH standards.

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