Lead Line Cook

DoorDash; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate culinary professional to lead kitchen operations in a dynamic, delivery-focused environment. This role involves overseeing food orders, maintaining high culinary standards, and managing kitchen staff. You'll engage with innovative restaurant models, ensuring quality and efficiency in food preparation while fostering a collaborative team culture. If you're excited about cooking across diverse culinary concepts and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values inclusivity and empowers local economies, making a real impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in high volume kitchen environments.
• 1 year of leadership experience in a kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day execution of food orders and maintain culinary standards.
• Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Manager and train associates.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Knife Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Job description

DoorDash is building innovative kitchen formats that cater to the on-demand economy. These kitchens are tailored to off-premise (delivery, catering, pick-up, etc) with a minimum storefront. DoorDash Kitchens enable Merchants to expand their geographic footprint and give customers instant access to exciting new restaurants that were previously too far away.

About the Role

You’ll oversee day to day execution of food orders, maintaining culinary standards and oversight of staff. You will be assisting with team scheduling, managing inventory and tracking orders, and all other aspects of operating a professional kitchen. You'll cook multiple culinary concepts, executing brand’s menus in our first full service kitchen on the east coast and helping them reach new audiences.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the kitchen when the Manager is not on site, being DRI for opening and closing procedures.
2. Maintain a full understanding of SOPs and recipes for assigned kitchen.
3. Train associates and verify SOP compliance.
4. Actively engage with Management to implement and suggest new operational improvements.
5. Follow recipes, prep lists and operating checklists to execute menu items as per brand standards.
6. Ensure ingredients are prepared to-spec prior to service.
7. Ensure dishes are cleaned and organized in a timely manner.
8. Maintain a safe, clean and organized workstation to ServSafe standards.
9. Identify and maintain par levels and inventory for products within the building.
10. Effectively communicate and support team members.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you…

• Are cuisine-curious and love to cook across multiple culinary concepts.
• Love to work on a team and contribute to team culture.
• Are passionate about cooking consistently from a playbook.
• Want to work in new restaurant models including delivery-only environments.

We’re excited about you because…

• You have 1-2 years or more experience cooking in a high volume kitchen environment.
• You have 1 year of leadership experience in a kitchen setting.
• You have experience preparing food from scratch and have basic knife skills.
• You have experience cooking food items by grilling, frying, sautéing and other cooking methods.
• You have a NYC Food Protection Certificate and take initiative to keep the kitchen clean.
• You are highly organized, work well under pressure and execute tasks with speed and accuracy.

Compensation

The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location.

Base Pay:

$24 — $24 USD

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.