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Head Chef - Hot & Fresh Food Store LLC - Union City

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Hot & Fresh LLC is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Chef for our new Home Style Comfort Cafeteria-Restaurant. This is a full-time position with immediate availability.


Our Company:
We are a Home Style Comfort Cafeteria-Restaurant with an open kitchen, offering a grill menu with a fast food touch of Southern dishes and a mix of world influences. Our new restaurant, well located at a busy corner, has 1,700 SF shared between a Coffee-Bakery section with a grab & go area for early operations (fresh coffee, breakfast sandwiches, natural juices) and an Open Kitchen. There’s a nice outdoors seating space with a capacity of 35-45.


Our Philosophy:
We prioritize honesty and safety. Our premises are pristine, clean, and well-organized to produce fresh, tasty, and high-quality food products without low-quality frozen or artificially engineered ingredients. Our baking goods contain only flour, water, butter, eggs, milk, and chocolate; we do not serve frozen, low-quality products. We are committed to providing simple home-style comfort food, fast food, along with fresh, tasty salads, soups, and desserts. We offer a respectful and flexible working environment where creativity and professional growth are encouraged.


The Role:
We are looking for a professional who combines technical talent with strong values such as discipline and kindness. Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning and executing all kitchen and cafeteria production.
  • Managing daily operations, including staff scheduling, inventory tracking, and food safety compliance.
  • Collaborating with management on vendor selection, budgeting, menu renovation, and cost analysis.
  • Training staff in sanitary standards and customer service.
  • Coordinating catering events alongside regular on-site operations.

Qualifications:

  • 4-5 years of kitchen management or supervisory experience in a high-volume environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of culinary arts and hands-on experience with grilling, charbroiling, and plating.
  • Familiarity with Rational combi ovens.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to multitask under pressure.
  • Relevant professional and sanitary certifications.
  • Ability to maintain a static position for extended periods and lift up to 45 pounds.

Compensation:
Compensation is commensurate with experience, with a starting pay of $27.00/hr. We offer performance-based raises, incentive profit-sharing, loyalty bonuses for long-term employees, and recognition rewards.


If you are a team player with a passion for excellence and a positive attitude, please submit your resume for consideration. Thank you for your time and attention.

  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
    Spanish – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    $27 hourly
  • Benefits
    profit bonus
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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casual restaurant • 1-10 Employees

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Our Philosophy: We prioritize honesty and safety. Our premises are pristine, clean, and well-organized to produce fresh, tasty, and high-quality food products without low-quality frozen or artificially engineered ingredients. Our baking goo

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