Kitchen Shift Lead

Urban Adamah is an educational farm and community center in Berkeley that integrates Jewish tradition, mindfulness, sustainable agriculture and social justice, serving more than 10,000 visitors a year. The Kitchen Shift Lead supports kitchen operations for multi-day retreats and special events such as weddings, b'mitzvahs and birthday parties. The kitchen is inclusive, respectful and low drama with high standards, serving thoughtful, healthy, pescatarian food with global influences.

Responsibilities:
• Run all aspects of a shift: food preparation and cooking, service and dining room maintenance, dishwashing, cleaning and kitchen shutdown
• Manage stations during events and supervise and direct 1-3 kitchen support staff
• Support the Chef with procurement and with recipe and SOP refinement
• Take responsibility for operations in the Chef's absence

Qualifications:
• 1+ years in a commercial or high-volume kitchen
• Proven experience leading a kitchen team of 1-3 staff
• Valid California ServSafe certificate, or able to obtain one within 30 days of hire
• Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety, and able to follow new recipes and troubleshoot in the moment
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds

**Hours:** 10-30 hours per week on a variable, events-based schedule, open to a mix of weekend and weekday shifts. Opening shifts may begin as early as 5:30 am and closing shifts may run as late as 11 pm. Reports to the Kitchen Manager.

**Pay:** $30 per hour to start.

To Apply: Send a resume and a brief statement introducing yourself, with your experience, interests and availability. Urban Adamah is an equal opportunity employer.