Assistant Kitchen Manager at MCKENZIE GENERAL STORE

McKenzie General Store is looking for an assistant kitchen manager to join our strong team. We are located on 91837 Taylor Rd. McKenzie Bridge is at the foothills of the Willamette National Forest and along the banks of the McKenzie River. 

McKenzie General Store & Obsidian Grill is a small, organic speciality convenience store with a full service semi organic restaurant where most meals are made from scratch with locally source ingredients. At MGS we prioritize maintaining a supportive team environment where everybody works together to be their best possible version of themselves. We have a low turnover rate as we create a family within our team. We are looking for somebody who would like to grow with Mckenzie General Store. 

Our ideal candidate is self-driven, ambitious, engaged and has a strong work ethic. We are looking for an assistant kitchen manager with prior kitchen management experience as we need a strong cook in the kitchen to help lead our hard working team. 

Responsibilities of the Head cook will be:

*Directing food processing, ordering and handling

*Monitoring and managing food temperature and inventory stock

*Following and implementing health and safety guidelines

*Leading and supporting a team in the kitchen

• Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies

*Chopping vegetables, preparing sauces and the other foods that we make from scratch. We love to encourage creativity in our kitchen through freedom to create specials or influence upcoming menu items. 

*Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

*Ensuring prompt and accurate processing of food in your station

*Coordinating with other team members to complete orders timely and accurately

* Feel confident in all kitchen stations, on the line, grill, frier, expeditor and salad station

• Upkeep and cleaning of hood, grill and other technology.

Qualifications

*Previous kitchen management experience or at least 5+ years of kitchen line cook/grill cook experience

*Extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment and utensils

*Strong attention to detail

*Ability to listen, teach and communicate effectively, especially under stress

We are looking forward to reading your application. You will be working closely with the general manager and the position will be crafted personally to you so that the team works effectively, with the goal of each person's strengths being maximized.