Assistant Kitchen Manager

Job overview

The Assistant Kitchen Manager role is onsite in Chicago, IL, and pays $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience. Carolyn's Krisps makes gluten-free, dairy-free cookie-crackers and is growing its production operation. This hands-on role supports the Kitchen Manager in keeping production running smoothly, maintaining gluten-free and allergen controls, and helping the kitchen team meet production and order needs.

What you'll do

• Lead production shifts alongside the Kitchen Manager and step in as lead when needed
• train and support kitchen assistants on recipes, packaging, and food safety
• plan ingredient preparation and production schedules
• track, order, receive, and rotate inventory
• uphold sanitation and allergen cross-contact controls
• oversee packaging, labeling, shipping, and fulfillment
• check batch quality
• keep the kitchen and equipment clean and organized.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant kitchen manager

chicago il

carolyn's krisps

full-time

mon-fri

production kitchen

food safety

gluten-free

allergen controls

inventory management

production scheduling

packaging and fulfillment

$20-$25/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Overtime eligibility, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Why this role

Full-time hourly role with overtime eligibility, paid time off, and paid holidays; ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification or willingness to obtain it within 30 days.

About the employer

Carolyn's Krisps is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial Bakeries. Sector: 31.