Position Overview

The Delivery Driver/Helper (Category 2) for the Central Kitchen (Chicago) will report to the Operations Manager of the Central Kitchen. This position will be responsible for delivery of goods from our Central Kitchen location. In addition, this position will assist with ingredient preparation, production, and packaging after delivery is made to all stores.

Primary Job Functions (85%)

• • Minimum 5 days of deliveries of products to our delivery locations from our Central Kitchen.
  • Familiarize yourself with store names, recognize and communicate clearly with store managers, receivers, and other client’s staff members.
  • Perform checks to ensure finished products meet the temperature, labeling, and quality standard requirements.
  • Load packages in delivery bags and ensure cooling procedures are completed prior to and at delivery.
  • Record completed delivery orders and shrink quantities accurately.
  • Receiving of food and supplies while ensuring delivery parameters are met – fill receiving logs accordingly.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure ingredients and supplies are stocked and set up for production.
  • Maintain a supportive and professional work environment with the team.

Secondary Job Functions (15%)

• • Preparation of wasabi, ginger, vegetables, and imitation crab meat.
  • Preparing various types of products according to AFC’s guidelines and recipes on quality, portion size, presentation, labeling and food safety.
  • Making of sushi products as per AFC’s recipes and food safety standards.
  • Ensure that all AFC’s recipes are maintained at the highest level of quality and consistency.
  • Ensure that all products are prepared in high quality and timely fashion.

Other Job Functions (5%)

• • Additional tasks, meetings, or events as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• • High school diploma/GED preferred
  • At least 1 year of delivery driving experience
  • At least 1 year of safe handling of food experience, sushi or Asian cuisine preferred
  • Entry level to basic knowledge of food delivery and food preparation.
  • Maintain a good driving record for 5 years.
  • Professional demeanor.
  • Served Safe certified required.
  • Great communicator in a multicultural environment, reliable, and in a client-facing setting.
  • Available for early morning shifts.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Basic recordkeeping.
  • Basic culinary background.
  • Able to organize and prioritize tasks and complete under time constraints.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiar with deliver routes assigned, downtown Chicago buildings and routes.
  • Food Handlers Card required.
  • Non essential: inventory control, basic cutting skills, basic sushi ingredient preparation, and roll preparation.

Physical Requirements:

• • Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs
  • Able to stand for long period of time

Employee Offered Benefits

AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits, basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.00-22.00/hour

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant under the Business Development Department will play a critical role in ensuring that new client/store openings are coordinated smoothly and efficiently by communicating and interacting with clients and different departments internally. S/he will be responsible for tracking statuses and requests and following up accordingly with multiple departments to ensure clients/customers are provided with support and exceptional service. Additionally, this position will facilitate the efficient operation of the department by performing a variety of clerical and other administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• • Following up with smaller scale accounts on proposal statuses (price increase/new product launch proposals, etc.).
  • Requesting floor plans and other documents as necessary from clients for new openings and forwarding them to internal departments accordingly.
  • Following up with multiple departments including Legal & Compliance Dept. to ensure opening dates are met on time.
  • Pulling product list with UPCs/Retails from the intranet as necessary.
  • Following up with the field team on client/customer complaints and ensuring response is received.
  • Follow up on inter-departmental communication like requesting status on new item submittals, etc.
  • Assist department Account Managers with administrative tasks like printing out and bind/package “Business Review Presentations” to help present to the clients during any in-person meetings.
  • Participate in meeting calls with clients and department meetings as needed.
  • Assist with tracking status like tracking new college/hospital account information requests for Product Management Dept. and Field Operation follow-up.
  • Track price increase submittals and approvals. Provide follow-up as directed.
  • Respond to and resolve other administrative inquiries and questions.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• • Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
  • Three to five years of experience in an administrative role.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements:

• • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary range:  $23.00-27.00 (DOE)

Position Overview

Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corporation (AFCFC) is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk who will assist in the day-to-day functions of the Accounting Department and assist in all aspects of the accounts payable process.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• • Responsible for all aspects of processing invoices and payments to vendors on a timely basis
  • Review and process employee expense reports ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures
  • Assist in month-end closing of accounts payable
  • Handle inquiries by vendors and other departments regarding payment status
  • Create, maintain, and file accounts payable vendor files
  • Special projects and duties as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting a plus
  • 2 – 3 years of experience in accounts payable
  • Must have excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge in Dynamics GP a plus
  • Must have previous office experience and excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must be detailed oriented and possess excellent organizational skills

Physical Requirements

• • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Salary Range:  $19.00- $22.00/hour (DOE)

Position Overview

Assigned to a specifically develop, coordinate, and oversee the Regional Managers (“RMs”) in a designated geographical territory (“Division”), the Assistant Division Manager will be working closely with Regional Managers and providing the day-to-day oversight, guidance, and compliance efforts necessary to protect AFC brands’ integrity and expand AFC’s business and profitability in the Division. This role will also work with headquarters’ staff to accomplish daily task and will report to the General Manager or Deputy General Manager.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• • Provide guidance to RMs on business operations, procedures, and strategies, as well as their interactions with franchisees (“FCs”), to drive sales and profit of all concepts at all accounts in the division.
  • Monitor day-to-day operation of RMs and other field personnel in the division to ensure AFC’s standard product quality and food safety policies are properly implemented and provide retraining to them when necessary.
  • Oversee scheduling for all field support staff and trainers. Ensure RMs are properly situated with resources for any opening locations; including the training needs of FCs.
  • Working in conjunction with the Sales & Marketing Department in developing strong relationship with clients and responding to their needs; especially the client’s division or regional levels. Ensure all relevant market area information, internal and/or external (e.g., competitor’s information) is reported to HQ in a timely manner.
  • Secure and improve profitability of the overall business operation of AFC in the division, through controlling the number of AFC management locations, providing appropriate sales forecast in store-opening and promoting appropriate commission rate, while controlling operating expenses.
  • Work closely with R&D Department on new concepts and ideas and the execution of any new programs, new item launches, and new policies/procedures.
  • Research market trends and competitors’ trends in Division and support R&D initiatives.
  • Communicate closely with Regional Managers on all aspects of operations and ensure timely reporting of divisional information (e.g., sales, inventory, pricing, promotion results, training results) upstream to HQ is completed accurately and promptly.
  • Uphold all company’s policies and procedures as part of upper management.
  • Duties included but not limited to as described above.

Qualifications & Skills

• • Minimum 6 – 8 years’ experience managing/supervising staff in a multi- unit environment
  • Must have a successful track record of previous experience as an AFC Regional Manager, Restaurant General Management, or Executive Chef
  • Be able to multitask and make pertinent decisions based upon established company policy and procedure
  • Must be able to travel out of state for extended periods of time
  • Must possess strong leadership ability
  • Must be a team player
  • Must have good communication skills, oral and written

Physical Demands

• • Prolonged periods standing and walking up to 8 hours or more.
  • Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, pulling of products, material, etc.
  • Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at times.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Food Safety Specialist – Retail plays an imperative role in the development, monitoring and enhancement of third-party food safety assessments for AFCFC franchised operations.  Position entails management of third-party audit program: establishing guidelines and program standards, collaborating with third-party partners, directly coordinate with team counterparts in establishing trend analyses, conducting training sessions and creation and implementation of policies and procedures to drive improvement of the overall Food Safety and Quality systems.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with compliance team and cross-functional divisions with new program launches, program analysis and vendor support
• Partner with program vendors routinely to drive program improvement and expansion
• Develop and implement training programs associated with new policies and program changes
• Draft and coordinate policy dissemination
• Formulate trend analyses, identify gaps and develop viable action plans
• Evaluate and update program rules, reference guidance, expansion opportunities
• Perform verification activities with distinct focus on detail and quality improvement
• Review and process vendor invoices

Qualifications and Skills:

• BA/BS Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Public Health, Microbiology or related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Public or Environmental Health with an emphasis in Food Protection
• Working to proficient knowledge of 2017 FDA Retail Food Code
• Fluent with HACCP
• Professional, articulate and team oriented
• Highly meticulous
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel approximately 25%
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage time efficiently and execute projects diligently
• REHS, RS, or CP-FS Certification is desired

Employee Offered Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Annual Bonus (Discretionary)

Salary: $31.00 – 36.00 per hour
Work Location: Torrance, CA Headquarters Office (Non-Remote)

Position Overview

The Sushi Production Chef (Level 2) for the Central Kitchen will report to the Production Manager of the Central Kitchen. This position will be responsible for production, preparing and making sushi packages from our Central Kitchen location.

Primary Job Functions (90%)

• Preparation of all vegetables, sauces, and frozen ingredients.
• Cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish per AFC’s standard.
• Preparing various types of products according to AFC’s guidelines and recipes on quality, portion size, presentation, labeling and food safety.
• Production of up to 60 sushi packages per hour.
• Ensure that all AFC’s recipes are maintained at the highest level of quality and consistency.
• Ensure that all products are prepared in high quality and timely fashion.
• Food Safety: Comply with all AFC Food Safety requirements and regulations.
• Receiving; food materials and supplies (frozen/chilled/dry), able to identify the quality and quantity of product.
• Record keeping; GMP, sanitation, production records must be entered properly in a timely manner.

Travel (5%)

• Assist in deliveries of product to our delivery locations from our Central Kitchen.

Other Job Functions (5%)

• Additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education— High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience—
  • • 3 – 5 years Sushi Chef experience.
    • Knowledge of sushi making and safe handling of food.
    • Served Safe certified required.
    • Working in a fast-paced environment.
    • Great communicator in a multicultural environment, and quick learner.

• Skills/abilities— fluency in English; knowledge of sushi making, advanced cutting skills, advanced sushi ingredient preparation, and roll preparation; time management; ability to stand for a long period of time; basic record keeping; inventory control.

Employee Offered Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Annual Bonus (Discretionary)

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Position Overview

The Food Delivery Driver and Preparer for the Central Kitchen will report to the Production Manager of the Central Kitchen. This position will be responsible for delivery of goods from our Central Kitchen location. In addition, this position will assist with ingredient preparation, production, and packaging after delivery is made to all stores.

Primary Job Functions (70%)

• Minimum 5 days of deliveries of product to our delivery locations from our Central Kitchen.
• Learn the store names and recognize store managers, receivers, and employees.
• Ensure finished product meets the requirements for temperature, labeling, and quality standards.
• Complete packaging in delivery bags and ensure cooling procedures are completed prior to delivery.
• Record completed delivery orders accurately and immediately. Help with DPR recording and waste.
• Receiving; food materials and supplies (frozen/chilled/dry), able to identify the quality and quantity of product.
• Work with the team to ensure proper set-up and stocking of stations with all necessary supplies.
• Work with the team to portion prep work for other shifts.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with the team.

Secondary Job Functions (25%)

• Preparation of wasabi, ginger, vegetables, and imitation crab meat.
• Preparing various types of products according to AFC’s guidelines and recipes on quality, portion size, presentation, labeling and food safety.
• Production of up to 30 sushi packages per hour.
• Ensure that all AFC’s recipes are maintained at the highest level of quality and consistency.
• Ensure that all products are prepared in high quality and timely fashion.

Other Job Functions (5%)

Additional tasks, meetings, or events as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education— High school diploma/GED preferred
• Experience—
  • • Entry level to 3 years Sushi Chef experience and safe handling of food.
    • Maintain a good driving record for 5 years.
    • Served Safe certified required.
    • Great communicator in a multicultural environment, reliable, and a quick learner.

• Skills/abilities— available for overnight shifts; fluency in English; ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs; time management; familiar with deliver routes assigned, basic record keeping; inventory control; basic cutting skills, basic sushi ingredient preparation, and roll preparation; time management; ability to stand for a long period of time.

Employee Offered Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Annual Bonus (Discretionary)

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Position Overview

Temporary Sushi Chefs’ assignments are in various AFCFC sushi bars around the nation. Responsibilities include operating sushi bar and/or hot foods service counters under AFC corporate management (AFC Mgmt.) until assignment ends. Training will be provided during a 2-week orientation at AFC Headquarters.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Open sushi bar and/or hot food service counter i.e. Sizzling Wok, Steam Table or Hot Bowl
• Make sushi items and/or hot foods
• Post applicable promotional displays (posters, banners, etc.)
• Promote food product by demonstration/sampling
• Close sushi bar and/or hot food service counter
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience as a sushi chef
• Knowledge of sushi making and safe handling of food
• Served Safe certified preferred
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Must take initiative and be able to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Must be detail oriented

Position Overview

Hot Food Field Supervisor will directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Be an inspiration and motivate daily excellence
• Supervise and coordinate all culinary activities
• Oversee guest services and resolve issues
• Ensure a high quality of ingredients and food preparation
• Building sales and executing promotional programs
• Analyze sales trend and labor control
• Recruit and interview potential prospective Franchisee
• Interview, hire and train all field employees
• Oversee the daily operation of food service staff
• Monitor quality of products and services produced
• Adjust daily schedules for shift personnel to ensure optimal efficiency
• Manage inventory of ingredients and supplies
• Maintain health standards for raw and finished products
• Must be able to travel 95%+ of the time

Qualifications & Skills

• ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification required
• Previous experience in food service or other related fields (3+ years of Multi-Unit Management experience preferred)
• Knowledge of common food safety practices
• Strong leadership qualities
• Must be dependable, reliable and motivated
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Shift flexibility (must be able to work closing shifts, holidays, and evenings as needed)
• Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Employee Offered Benefits

AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits; basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision

Salary Range: $47,840 – $50,232.00 annually

Position Overview

Field Supervisor is responsible with managing AFCFC Corporate management food service counters and collaborating with the respective Assistant Regional Manager and Regional Manager. The position includes supervising, coordinating, and analyzing the operation of the assigned food service counter to function efficiently. These will include but not limited to the following:  Sushi, Sizzling Wok, Steam Table, Noodle Bars and Hot Bowl operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Food Service Counter Coordination (50%)

• Manage operation task and hours
• Build sales and execute promotions/program
• Supervise opening/closing
• Manage inventory
• Handle customer’s complaints and feedback
• Communicate with store management daily
• Handle troubleshooting equipment problems
• Analyze sales trend and labor control
• Find potential prospective franchisee

Employee Oversight (30%)

• Coordinate employee schedule and hours
• Coordinate employee tasks
• Interview, hire, train and supervise employees
• Evaluate employees’ efficiency and productivity

Administrative Functions (20%)

• Submit assignments (schedules, pays, etc.) for employees
• Submit weekly data reports and business reports within company policy
• Send/receive data reports from the store

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: 4-year degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in the food service industry as a chef
• Language: Fluent in English and computer skills
• Travel: Business travel up to 80%+ of the time
• Served Safe certified preferred
• Must have excellent customer service skills/self motivated

Employee Offered Benefits

AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits; basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision