Lead Chef: High-Volume Kitchen & Team Mentor

Nbutexas; Cold Spring Harbor (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Culture of collaboration

Job summary

Lead Chef position on Long Island, NY is open for a mission-driven team renowned for its impact. This role offers an hourly rate with overtime and emphasizes culinary excellence, team leadership, and compliance with food safety standards.

The candidate will oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, collaborate on menu development, and manage inventory to optimize costs. Spanish language skills are a plus and a Bachelor's in nutrition with culinary education are preferred.

Qualifications

• Culinary expertise with experience in high-quality and high-volume food preparation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree focused on nutrition and at least two years of culinary education preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure timely and high-quality meal service
• Mentor, train, and lead kitchen staff, fostering a positive team environment
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with team members to develop and execute menus
• Maintain inventory and monitor food costs to ensure efficiency

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen management

Communication skills

Spanish language

Education

Bachelors in Nutrition

Culinary education 2+ years

Job description

Lead Chef position on Long Island, NY is open for a mission-driven team renowned for its impact. This role offers an hourly rate with overtime and emphasizes culinary excellence, team leadership, and compliance with food safety standards.

The candidate will oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, collaborate on menu development, and manage inventory to optimize costs. Spanish language skills are a plus and a Bachelor's in nutrition with culinary education are preferred.