Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor - Transform Community Meals

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost health insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Wellness discounts

Financial wellness perks

Discounts on flights, hotels, theme- &

Job summary

Harlem Childrens Zone in New York City is seeking a Lead Cook to supervise the culinary team, oversee daily menus, and ensure food safety and quality.

You will train staff, coordinate with the Lead Server, and maintain records while delivering excellent customer service in a busy, volume kitchen. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits as part of HCZ's commitment to residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years large volume cooking experience and two years managing staff of 8 or more in a food service environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Must have the ability to lead and support the kitchen staff.
• Minimum 3 years experience in the food service industry as a cook.
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Attended a Culinary training program or degree from a Culinary Arts School.
• Holds a valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate.
• Must be knowledgeable and able to manage and comply with Health Department and other governmental agency regulations.
• Must have extensive knowledge of food preparation and production for volume restaurant and banquet facility.
• Individual is responsible for achieving on site certifications provided by employer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and execution of daily menus.
• Create daily work plans for staff members for each shift.
• Ensure staff display menu items in a presentable manner.
• Coordinate with Lead Server to ensure staff provide high level customer service.
• Provide additional training as needed to ensure high level customer service.
• The Lead Cook may be responsible for oversight or delegation of responsibilities within the kitchen if management team is unavailable.
• Communicate with the management team to maintain the level of food quality that is expected.
• Liaison between culinary team and management.
• Ensure daily communication between the cooks and servers regarding menu changes and allergens.
• Communicate any issues to the staff which could affect the service before each meal period.
• Knowledge of food product, identification, and acceptable level of food quality.
• Must know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to insure food is prepared in prescribed manner.
• Evaluate food quality and preparedness by tasting everything.
• Ensure food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards
• Sets up/Breaks down kitchen
• Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary work station, equipment, and utensils
• Maintain production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.)
• Maintain established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.)
• Communicate with management regarding food product that needs to be ordered for upcoming production
• Report safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately additional job functions
• Completion of additional tasks requested by a management team.
• Able to provide outstanding customer service and get along with coworkers, HCZ community, and management team.
• Responsible for receiving deliveries and proper storage of all items.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Large-volume cooking

Follow instructions

Culinary training

Food protection certificate

Food production planning

Education

Culinary Arts Certification/Degree

Job description

Harlem Childrens Zone in New York City is seeking a Lead Cook to supervise the culinary team, oversee daily menus, and ensure food safety and quality.

You will train staff, coordinate with the Lead Server, and maintain records while delivering excellent customer service in a busy, volume kitchen. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits as part of HCZ's commitment to residents and staff.