Adams' Kitchen Assistant Manager (Full Time, Flexible Schedule)

Who we are at Adams

At Adams, we prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our customers and team members. We believe exceptional customer service goes beyond meeting needs—it’s about treating everyone with genuine respect, kindness, and appreciation. Each Adams team member and leader is expected to greet customers personally, serve them with friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance, and always put customer needs above other tasks. Additionally, we value a workplace where employees treat each other with the same courtesy and respect as our customers, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that reflects our commitment to service excellence.

What we’re looking for

Adams leaders are expected to coach teams of both new and seasoned workers to provide friendly service to our valuable customers, ensuring that each experience reflects Adams’ commitment to providing the quality that defines our brand. For the Adams Kitchen Assistant Manager, this means helping to lead and support all aspects of daily Adams Kitchen operations—assisting with food preparation and presentation, guiding team members in producing high-quality prepared foods, supporting workflows, and ensuring a positive and efficient customer experience while working toward departmental goals.

Your Day-to-Day 

• Support daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, product rotation, and customer service
• Assist in managing kitchen production planning, special orders, and seasonal menu offerings for both retail and catering needs
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring team compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Help create and manage team schedules, aligning staffing with business needs and labor goals
• Respond to customer feedback and resolve concerns to ensure satisfaction and uphold Adams’ reputation for exceptional service
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to ensure fresh, high-quality ingredients while minimizing waste
• Proactively assist to resolve operational challenges such as staffing or supply shortages
• Accurately review timecards and support payroll accuracy, working with the Adams Kitchen Manager to stay within payroll goals
• Help guide new team members and provide consistent training and development to support performance and growth
• If assigned, participate in interviewing candidates, coaching staff, and supporting performance conversations to align department goals
• Maintain visibility on the floor—check in with team members, reinforce priorities, and ensure high-quality operations throughout the day
• Keep organized records of inventory, compliance logs, and team communications to support smooth, efficient kitchen operations

What you bring to the Farm

• Two or more years of management experience in a kitchen, prepared foods, or other food retail setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to demonstrate, encourage, and set the example of Adams’ culture and values
• Skills in using Windows-based software and communication platforms to efficiently manage tasks, share information, and support team collaboration
• Commitment to exhibit enthusiasm, positivity and/or knowledge about Adams’ products and quality

Working Conditions

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to manage varying business demands
• Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Safely operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, steamers, mixers, and food processors necessary to operate the department
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for duration of shift
• Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers for duration of shift
• Effectively communicate with others to exchange information in a fast-paced environment
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in tight and confined spaces
• Use the compactor and cardboard crusher for disposing of garbage and cardboard

Perks of the Job 

At Adams, we believe in recognizing and rewarding excellent work with competitive compensation and meaningful benefits. In addition to quality compensation, at Adams you can expect generous medical, dental and vision coverage (for applicable roles), voluntary benefits like pet insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, flexible pay schedules with DailyPay, and best of all, our generous Employee Discount. 

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions – including skill sets, experience, training, certifications and other business needs. 

A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour. At Adams, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. We’re committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment that helps our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore Adams retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. 

I understand that other responsibilities may be required and confirm that I am able to carry out the duties of this position.