New

Food Truck Kitchen Manager

Gordon Food Service
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Tennessee, Memphis
Jun 12, 2025
Gordon Food Service Store LLC Location: 1460 Union Ave, Memphis, TN, 38104 Hiring Immediately - Text "Apply" to 62387 Are you an experienced kitchen professional who is passionate about food service? Come join our first Food Truck inside our new grocery store opening in Memphis! Location - 1460 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 Weekly Pay with 10% bonus potential! Work/Life balance - We offer a great work schedule! Food Truck Hours: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday schedule, with some Saturday availabilityneeded from open to 5:00 PM. Check out this video to learn more about our Stores! Some of our Benefits include: Healthcare Benefits available on the first day! You take care of our customers, so we take care of you! Annual Bonus! 10% annual performance-based bonus potential Immediate Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with company match! No waiting period required! Company Profit-Sharing (which means the money comes back to you) after you have been employed for 90 days! Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth. Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more! Come help us champion a "Customer is King" environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry! As our Kitchen Manager at our Memphis store Food Truck, you will accountable for overall food truck operations, including key performance metrics, food preparation and quality, inventory management, and customer service. Be part of it! Duties you will fulfill: Supervise and oversee the production and preparation of food in a manner consistent with established recipes and procedures Work the line during operating hours Oversee the proper handling, maintenance, and storage of all items Manage food costs, track waste, and control kitchen labor costs Direct work for kitchen employees, including setting hours and weekly schedules and assigning tasks before, during and after open hours Ensure cleanliness of food preparation areas and train staff on equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using equipment and utensils, including broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations Use our Standard Recipe Sheets/Books for preparing all products Interviews, hires, orientates, trains and retains a diverse staff, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Mentors, motivates and develops staff and serves as a role model and resource. Monitors performance of staff, conducts personnel evaluations, creates and supports individual development plans (IDP) with direct reports and initiates follow-through with corrective action and termination in consultation with Human Resources and Regional Manager when appropriate. If this sounds like you, make sure you also meet these requirements: 3 or more years of previous kitchen, restaurant or food service management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. In lieu of specific experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant work experience may be considered. Food Safety Certification is preferred but not required Schedule Availability: Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, weekends and some holidays Current Hours of Operation: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday schedule, with some Saturday availabilityneeded from open to 5:00 PM Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs Ability to safely operate broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, flat top range, kitchen utensils, knives, chopper and a variety of other kitchen equipment You must be a minimum of 18 years old (required) High School Diploma / Equivalent (required) Successfully pass our pre-employment checks, including a drug screen and criminal background check Basic computer skills will be required Note: Please make sure you use a valid email so we can follow up with you and let you know what's happening in the process. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry: Gordon Food Service At a Glance. BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace.