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$20–$25/hour Manager

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

Schedule

Full-time, Mon-Fri