Commis Chef - Cold Line

Green Top Farms & Green Deliveries; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick leave

Paid time off

401(k)

Daily family meal

Green Shares bonus program

Job summary

Green Top Farms in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Commis Chef to join a refrigerated production team. You will assist with high-volume cold food preparation and assembly, following standardized recipes and ensuring food safety in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires 1+ year of experience in cold prep or kitchen production, ability to lift 50+ lbs, and comfort working in cold environments. Incentives include medical insurance, sick leave, PTO, 401(k), daily family meals, and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Certified in NY Food Handler’s Certificate/Card.
• Ability to work in refrigerated rooms for extended periods.
• 1+ year of high-volume food prep, packaging, or kitchen production experience.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Able to stand long periods and lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble cold food items following standardized recipes.
• Wash, clean, chop, and portion ingredients for large-scale production.
• Execute recipes with consistency and presentation standards.
• Support cold line production and packaging operations.
• Follow daily production plans and maintain speed and accuracy.
• Meet production timelines and output goals.
• Adhere to food safety regulations, GMPs, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain personal hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Ensure temperature control and safe handling of perishables.
• Set up and break down workstations with required tools.
• Keep stations clean, organized, stocked.
• Follow proper cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team and leadership.
• Support workflow and assist with production challenges.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative attitude.

Skills

Food safety

Cold environment

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

NY Food Handler’s Certificate/Card

Job description

Position Overview

Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment. The Cold Line Commis Chef is responsible for high-volume preparation and assembly of cold food items in a refrigerated production environment. Supports daily output of large-scale meal production by executing recipes with precision, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring efficiency on the cold line or packaging station. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, thrives in fast-paced settings, and is comfortable working in cold conditions for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Cold Food Preparation & Assembly – 45%:
  • Prepare and assemble cold food items following standardized recipes
  • Wash, clean, chop, and portion ingredients for large-scale production
  • Execute recipes accurately while maintaining consistency and presentation standards
  • Support both cold line production and packaging operations as needed
• Production Execution & Efficiency – 20%:
  • Follow daily production plans and direction from chefs and shift leads
  • Maintain speed and accuracy in a high-volume environment
  • Meet strict production timelines and output goals
• Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance – 20%:
  • Adhere to all food safety regulations, GMPs, and sanitation standards
  • Maintain strict personal hygiene and safe food handling practices
  • Ensure proper temperature control and safe handling of perishable items in a refrigerated environment
• Workstation Setup, Organization & Cleanliness – 10%:
  • Set up and break down workstations with all required tools and ingredients
  • Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked stations throughout shifts
  • Follow proper cleaning and sanitation procedures at all times
• Team Collaboration & Communication – 5%:
  • Communicate effectively with team members and leadership
  • Support team workflow and assist with production challenges
  • Maintain a positive and collaborative attitude

Qualifications

• NY Food Handler’s Certificate/Card
• Ability to work in refrigerated rooms for extended periods
• 1+ year of high-volume food prep, packaging, or kitchen production experience
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 50+ lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• NY Food Handler’s Certificate/Card
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience in commissary or large‑scale food production kitchens

Key Competencies

• Follows recipes and ensures consistent product quality
• Works quickly without compromising accuracy
• Strong knowledge of sanitation and cold chain handling
• Comfortable working in cold environments and shifting priorities
• Collaborates effectively in a high-volume production setting
• Maintains clean, orderly workspaces under pressure

Role Details

Title: Commis Chef

Location: East Williamsburg, Brooklyn Facility

Schedule: Monday–Friday and Sunday shifts available starting as early as 6am

Reports to: Executive Sous Chef

Compensation: $19 DOE

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick leave
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• 401(k)
• Daily family meal
• Potential for bonuses through the Green Shares employee bonus program (eligibility and details subject to company policy)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Green Top Farms is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the New York State Human Rights Law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious observances, in accordance with applicable laws.