Chef

$66,560 - $84,600/Yr

Joby Aviation - San Carlos, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Carlos, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Chef at Joby Aviation is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation while leading and mentoring the kitchen team. This role involves menu development, staff training, and compliance with health regulations, all aimed at supporting the company's mission of creating an innovative air transportation system.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage kitchen team.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Create prep lists for the kitchen crew.
• Delegate cleaning and preparation tasks.
• Train and evaluate BOH staff members.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meats, etc.).
• Cook food on various cooking equipment (grills, stove, fryer, etc.).
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Check the quality of ingredients.
• Load and unload dishwashing machines.
• Wash specific items by hand (knives, machine parts, wooden cutting boards, large pots, etc.).
• Manage food ordering and inventory.
• Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations.
• Establish maintenance and cleaning schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Participate in the interview process and selection of kitchen staff.
• Schedule staff and assist in human resources processes as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Degree in Culinary studies preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of culinary techniques and practices
• Understanding of menu and recipe development techniques
• Strong leadership abilities
• Ongoing awareness of culinary trends
• Understanding of health and sanitation laws
• Excellent knife-handling skills
• Applied wine and beverage knowledge
• Ability to communicate in English verbally and written
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Nice-to-haves

• Honesty: We encourage a safe environment where open and honest communication is a standard business practice.
• Attitude is Everything: It all starts with having the right mindset. We require a positive attitude.
• Quality: We take pride in our work and strive to deliver excellence with our services and installations.
• Integrity: We do what we say we will do and hold ourselves accountable.
• Teamwork: We work together as a group, to become part of something bigger than one individual to achieve a common goal.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off