Assistant Head Chef — Lead School Kitchen, Stable Hours

Red Rabbit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Most National Holidays Off

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Option

Professional Development

Education Reimbursement Opportunities

Job summary

Red Rabbit seeks an Assistant Head Chef in New York City to support the Head Chef, run day-to-day commissary kitchen operations, and lead production for breakfast, lunch and snacks for hundreds of students.

This full-time role offers a stable schedule (Sunday–Thursday, approx. 6:00 am – 2:30 pm), hands-on training, staff onboarding, and a strong emphasis on food safety and kitchen teamwork within a dynamic, entrepreneurial school-food program.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional culinary experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Food Handlers Certificate required or obtainable within 90 days (reimbursement).
• Excellent communication and highly organized.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Familiarity with NSLP compliance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in coordinating daily commissary kitchen operations to prepare high-quality meals on time.
• Execute production of breakfast, lunch, and snacks for hundreds of students, ensuring recipe accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain a food-safe kitchen through regular quality checks, temperature logs, and proper storage and labeling of ingredients.
• Lead portions of daily production and guide the kitchen team when the Head Chef is unavailable.
• Set up and break down stations, ensuring equipment and workspaces are cleaned, sanitized, and organized.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving, rotating, and tracking ingredients and daily consumption.
• Help onboard and train team members, modeling efficient workflow, strong communication, and Red Rabbit kitchen culture.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety practices

Organizational skills

Communication skills

NSLP compliance knowledge

Bilingual

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Job description

Red Rabbit seeks an Assistant Head Chef in New York City to support the Head Chef, run day-to-day commissary kitchen operations, and lead production for breakfast, lunch and snacks for hundreds of students.

This full-time role offers a stable schedule (Sunday–Thursday, approx. 6:00 am – 2:30 pm), hands-on training, staff onboarding, and a strong emphasis on food safety and kitchen teamwork within a dynamic, entrepreneurial school-food program.