Assistant Kitchen Manager
carolyns krispsChicago, IL
$20–$25/hour
APPLYAssistant Kitchen Manager
carolyns krispsChicago, ILMid L4
$20–$25/hour
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersIndustrial Production Managers
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- Carolyn's Krisps | 1400 W 46th St | $20–$25/hour, depending on experience
- Carolyn's Krisps makes gluten-free, dairy-free cookie-crackers, and we're growing!
- We're looking for a hands-on Assistant Kitchen Manager to help lead our production kitchen. You'll work side by side with our Kitchen Manager to keep production running smoothly, keep our gluten-free and allergen standards high, and help our small but mighty team do its best work.
- This is a full-time, hourly role with overtime eligibility, paid time off, and paid holidays.
What you'll do:
- Lead and run production shifts alongside the Kitchen Manager, and step in as lead when they're out
- Train and support kitchen assistants on recipes, packaging, and food safety
- Plan ingredient prep and production schedules to meet order volume
- Manage inventory: tracking, ordering, receiving, and rotating ingredients and packaging
- Uphold food safety, sanitation, and gluten-free / allergen cross-contact controls
- Oversee packaging, labeling, shipping, and order fulfillment
- Check quality and consistency on every batch
- Keep the kitchen and equipment clean, organized, and running efficiently
Who you are:
- A natural leader who still loves being hands-on in the kitchen
- Calm and organized in a fast-paced production environment
- Detail-oriented, especially about food safety and quality
- A clear communicator who makes the people around them better
- Excited about plant-based, gluten-free food (a big plus)
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in a bakery, commercial kitchen, or food manufacturing setting 1+ year in a lead, supervisor, or shift-lead role
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days
- Experience with inventory management and production scheduling
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for a full shift
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Level
Mid L4
Salary
$20–$25/hour
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Industry
Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
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