Kitchen Manager Assistant (Full Time)

BUSCH'S CAREER PAGE•South Lyon, MI

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager Assistant is responsible for back-of-house kitchen functions, food preparation, production, and maintenance in accordance with Busch’s quality standards. The role coordinates kitchen workflow, prepares prep lists, supports deli and kitchen associates through training, and helps maintain food safety, sanitation, inventory, and cost-control standards. The position produces prepared foods for menus, rotisserie chicken, hot cases and food bars, chef’s cases, and hot and cold grab-and-go offerings. It adjusts production to seasonal needs, promotions, and weekly advertising, assists with ordering recommendations, and helps ensure product freshness and accurate shrink records. The Kitchen Manager Assistant also supports guest service, represents Busch’s at outside food events, monitors food trends, and contributes suggestions to improve department and organizational effectiveness. Busch’s is a family-owned grocery retailer with multiple stores in Southeast Michigan. The company describes its workplace as one that cares for its guests, products, and associates.

Requirements

At least 1 year of management experience.
At least 2 years of experience in varied kitchen positions, including food preparation, line cook, and/or sous chef work.
Food safety certification.
Proficient organization and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
Proficient cleaning abilities to meet sanitation and visual standards.
Proficient written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, and email, and ability to learn and use proprietary applications and technology.

Nice To Haves

Formal culinary training preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee back-of-house kitchen functions, preparation, and maintenance to Busch’s quality standards.
Coordinate kitchen workflow and prepare prep lists for kitchen associates.
Execute programs and procedures for the deli hot case, hot food bar, chef’s case, and hot and cold grab-and-go offerings.
Prepare and produce menu items, rotisserie chicken, hot-case products, chef’s-case items, and grab-and-go items.
Ensure food and products are consistently prepared and served according to Busch’s recipes and portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
Maintain in-stock levels and adjust production for seasonal needs, weekly ad sales, and promotions to support financial goals.
Assist in training deli and kitchen associates in cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control, and sanitation.
Provide the Deli/Bakery Manager with input about associate performance and department conditions.
Identify and produce food production needs as directed by the Deli/Bakery Manager.
Assist the Deli/Bakery Manager with ordering recommendations and inventory control.
Maintain food-safety time and temperature standards, including product-dating standards.
Inspect equipment and keep it clean and in working condition in accordance with maintenance programs.
Control food cost and usage through proper product requisition, storage, standard recipes, and waste-control procedures.
Rotate products to maintain freshness and control shrink; scan all waste to maintain accurate shrink records.
Represent Busch’s brand at outside company food events.
Stay current on food trends and relevant new items to support department and building sales.
Offer information and suggestions that contribute to organizational effectiveness.
Assist guests with counter service, product recommendations and locations, product requests, special orders, and catering needs.
Demonstrate personal accountability for expectations, goals, and quality of work; communicate clearly and promptly; and use constructive feedback to improve.
Work collaboratively by recognizing accomplishments, showing respect and appreciation, and helping others.
Anticipate problems, take preventative measures, and adapt to changes that improve operations or the guest experience.
Follow Busch’s policies and procedures.
Learn about Busch’s products and services and actively seek and share that information with guests.