Lead Kitchen Manager: High-Volume Kitchen & Team Leader

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance (no-cost)

Wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Harlem Children’s Zone in New York is seeking a Kitchen Manager (Lead Cook) to oversee the Promise Academy Kitchen Department. You will supervise the culinary team, manage daily cooking and food preparation according to recipes and production guidelines, and ensure food safety and sanitation.

The role requires a minimum of three years of high-volume cooking and two years of kitchen leadership for a staff of eight or more, plus a NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of high-volume cooking experience.
• Two years of kitchen management experience leading a staff of 8+.
• Valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Formal culinary training degree or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains and educates new Team Members on HCZ culture, philosophies, standards, and operations.
• Creates an experience that every guest will seek to repeat.
• Manages all Team Members under their supervision, including counseling, disciplining, and scheduling.
• Responsible for placing orders pertaining to the kitchen.
• Maintains clean and safe working conditions in the kitchen.
• Controls cost by constantly training and educating Team Members.
• Attends weekly management meetings and hosts daily team meetings.
• Builds teamwork among Team Members and fellow Managers.
• Creates a fun and energetic environment.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Kitchen supervision

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone in New York is seeking a Kitchen Manager (Lead Cook) to oversee the Promise Academy Kitchen Department. You will supervise the culinary team, manage daily cooking and food preparation according to recipes and production guidelines, and ensure food safety and sanitation.

The role requires a minimum of three years of high-volume cooking and two years of kitchen leadership for a staff of eight or more, plus a NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate.