High-Volume Kitchen Cook — Safe, Fast & Team‑Oriented

Lamwork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamwork in New York, NY seeks a Kitchen Cook with proven experience in high-volume scratch kitchens. The role requires strong communication, the ability to work independently or in a team, and excellent organization under pressure.

Candidates should hold ServSafe and/or HACCP certifications and be able to lift heavy items, stand for long periods, and use basic Microsoft Office tools to track tasks and schedules.

Qualifications

• Culinary degrees or certificates with several years of kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in high-volume scratch kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstation.
• Follow safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Support senior cooks and communicate clearly with staff.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Commercial Cooking

Food Safety Compliance

Recipe Execution

Sauce Preparation

Equipment Operation

Inventory Control

Food Presentation

Time Management

Customer Service

Workplace Flexibility

Task Coordination

Staff Training

Customer Satisfaction

Service Communication

Workstation Organization

Education

BA in Culinary Arts

BS in Nutrition and Food Science

BS in Culinary Science

BS in Hospitality Management

BA in Food Service Management

BA in Hotel and Tourism Management

BS in Food Technology

BA in Restaurant Management

BS in Hospitality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lamwork in New York, NY seeks a Kitchen Cook with proven experience in high-volume scratch kitchens. The role requires strong communication, the ability to work independently or in a team, and excellent organization under pressure.

Candidates should hold ServSafe and/or HACCP certifications and be able to lift heavy items, stand for long periods, and use basic Microsoft Office tools to track tasks and schedules.