Kitchen
Carlton Farms · Carlton, OR · Today
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the Role
The Kitchen Lead assists with all duties pertaining to the kitchen, supervising and supporting the Kitchen Manager.
Responsibilities
- Assist in supervising and training kitchen personnel, including setting expectations.
- Complete daily checklists and submit them to the manager.
- Assist in scheduling all kitchen employees.
- Ensure proper rotation of cure coolers is maintained.
- Verify all products meet Carlton Farms specifications.
- Ensure the team follows all company and USDA rules and regulations.
- Address product complaints and out-of-spec products (e.g., mis-labeling, mis-packing).
- Foster teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Ensure new employees are properly trained and welcomed.
- Report equipment issues in the kitchen to maintenance.
- Process import products in a timely manner and verify they meet Carlton Farms specifications before curing.
- Maintain cleanliness in the break room, spice room, and production areas.
- Walk through cooler, freezer, and holding cooler areas before leaving to ensure all items are labeled and stored properly.
Requirements
- Capable of heavy lifting (50-100 lbs).
- Able to stand and walk for long periods.
Schedule
Work hours vary and may exceed a 40-hour work week.