Assistant Kitchen Manager
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-10-19
Listing for:
Carolyn's Krisps
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Food Production, Production Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Carolyn's Krisps makes vegan, gluten-free cookie-crackers, and we're growing. We're looking for a hands-on Assistant Kitchen Manager to help lead our production kitchen.
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
- 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)
- 2+ years of experience in a bakery, commercial kitchen, or food manufacturing setting
- 1+ year in a lead, supervisor, or shift-lead role
- Serv Safe 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
Full-time, Mon-Fri
Pay & benefits- $20–$25/hour, depending on experience
- Overtime pay eligible for hours over 40
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day)
- Annual bonus program eligible after a year
- A small, supportive team where your ideas matter
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