Kitchen Lead

204 Meal Prep Prairie Box is a leading meal prep company in Winnipeg, dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to our clients. We pride ourselves on creativity, innovation, and a commitment to food excellence. We are looking for a passionate and skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team and contribute to our mission of providing delicious, healthy meals.

204 Meal Prep Prairie Box

About Us:
204 Meal Prep Prairie Box is a leading meal prep company in Winnipeg, dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to our clients. We pride ourselves on creativity, innovation, and a commitment to food excellence. We are looking for a passionate and skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team and contribute to our mission of providing delicious, healthy meals.

Position Overview:
Key Responsibilities:

- Assist other management, and ownership in menu planning, food preparation, and recipe development.
- Oversee kitchen operations ensuring smooth and efficient workflow.
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation in every meal.
- Train and supervise kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and food safety guidelines.
- Manage inventory, ordering, and stock rotation to meet business demands.
- Collaborate with the culinary team to create innovative, health-focused dishes.
- Ensure the kitchen is clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
- Manage and organize food orders based on weekly demand.
- Supervise kitchen employees and ensure that work shifts are scheduled efficiently.
- Oversee the food preparation and cooking processes to meet our meal prep quality standards.
- Recruit, train, and manage kitchen staff in their designated stations.
- Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly assessments to ensure optimal stock.
- Coordinate with management/ownership regarding menu pricing and updates.
- Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports to ensure budget adherence.
- Communicate effectively with staff and management about upcoming events and audits.
- Create detailed specifications and task lists for employees to ensure consistency and quality.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Strong background in food preparation and culinary arts, with a focus on meal prep.
- In-depth knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.
- Proven experience in team management and supervising kitchen staff.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Previous experience in kitchen management or a similar role is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with restaurant management practices and industry trends, with a specific focus on meal prep.

Why Join Us?

At 204 Meal Prep Prairie Box, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team committed to redefining the meal prep industry. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative culinary professional to make a significant impact on our menu offerings and contribute to our growth.

Pay: $37,500.00-$42,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB R3H 0P2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 5 years (required)
- Kitchen Leadership: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person