Chef Beau’s Klean Kitchen is emerging as the leader in the Chicagoland area, with an innovative & multi-faceted approach to foodservice, with our gluten-free, anti-inflammatory and auto-immune menus that are all chef-crafted. We offer a weekly meal service for both pick-up and delivery, as well as in-home dining events, and catering.  At Chef Beau’s Klean Kitchen, we combine our passion for delicious food with the highest standards for ingredients and sourcing. Our delicious meals are comprised of plant based options as well as animal protein meals. We also have snacks, soups, salads and breakfast items to entice our customers to eat healthy and convenient food which is good for their minds and bodies.

Job Responsibilities as Prep Chef & Baking Lead

Review of all orders for the day and week
Assistance in daily prep lists
Assist in preparing all menu items with the kitchen team
Assist in documenting food production procedures and updating recipes

Manage production of all baked items

Participates in educating and assisting walk-in customers.

Oversees the organization of storage areas
Receiving and inspection of incoming product by following proper rotation of product FIFO
Participates in cleanliness and organization of kitchen close down duties

Responsible for inventory of Containers

Responsible for Menu Management, which includes adding detailed ingredient list & cooking instructions for all menu items each week on a shared Google doc. (Are the highlighted above all part of this position? If not, let’s eliminate)

• Understand the philosophy and principles of the business (Klean Kitchen), and its owner (Chef Beau) 
• Get to know our website and how our online ordering system and guidelines work 
• Work with integrity, be respectful and mindful of your employer, colleagues and customers 
• Take initiative and be an all-around excellent team player, pitching in when needed 
• Be passionate about food and excellent service 
• Be clear on our pricing guidelines and how our business model works 
• Read, learn and educate yourself on the industry and current trends within the industry 
• Research, get to know and understand our competition, and see what sets us apart!

Key Responsibilities: 

·       Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items according to prescribed recipes and special requests in a high-volume kitchen

·       Produce delicious and well-executed food that aligns with the nutritional mission

• Maintain the highest standards for food safety and cleanliness
• Be a participant in an active and well-organized production kitchen
• Lead the crew in baking efficiencies 
• Keep our Retail Case full of fresh baked items all week
• Work with crew on Thursday to implement baking assignments for the following week per production sheet
• Work independently on Friday’s via Chef Shannon’s production sheet requests
• Work with Chef Shannon to make sure baking orders are completed each week

Qualifications: 

• Experience working in high-volume food production
• Able to stand and work with your hands for 6-8hr at a time
• Possess a strong sense of urgency
• Strong knife skills
• Strong Baking Skills
• Possess a team-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Show a willingness to learn from others

Work Schedule: Times/days make change based on daily production-

• Monday 8:00am –3p or until work is done
• Thursday 8-3p or until work is done
• Friday 9a – 3p or until work is done
• Saturday 9a-3p or until work is done
• Availability to work other shifts to cover coworkers will be highly encouraged  

Chef Beau’s Klean Kitchen Total Rewards Package: 

• Food comprehensive benefit package
• Bonus $500 after 6mo with no unexcused abscesses 
• Opportunity to have an impact on Chef Beau’s Klean Kitchen’s growth

Chef Beau’s Klean Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity in creating a place of belonging. Chef Beau’s Klean Kitchen does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected characteristic.

About Chef Beaus Klean Kitchen:

Chef Beau’s Klean Kitchen is THE leading, Illinois-based anti-inflammatory & auto immune personal & Private chef service company comprised of a local meal delivery service, in-home dining, and catering. At Chef Beau’s Klean Kitchen, we combine our passion for delicious food with the highest standards for ingredients and sourcing. Chef Beau’s Klean Kitchen is emerging as THE leader in Illinois with an innovative / multi-faceted approach to foodservice, anti-inflammatory and auto-immune menus that are chef-crafted. Our mission is to help people better their bodies and minds through, delicious meals, both plant based & animal meals, snacks, soups, salads and Breakfast ideas to change the way people eat gut-loving, healthy, convenient food.