Lead Line Cook

Imafoodi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative food marketplace is seeking a dedicated Lead Line Cook to join their mission of providing healthy and affordable food to all. In this role, you will supervise food preparation, maintain high hygiene standards, and train line cooks to ensure smooth kitchen operations. If you have a passion for food and possess exceptional organizational and communication skills, this is your chance to make a difference in the culinary world. Join a team that is committed to feeding billions with nutritious meals every day and be part of a fast-paced, rewarding environment where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and food safety regulations.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and ensure hygiene standards.
• Assist in preparing meal ingredients and cooking tasks.
• Train line cooks and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Cooking Techniques

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Cooking Equipment

Job description

The Role

This job is for Lead Line Cook with Imafoodi the food marketplace started in 2016 with vision to reduce scarcity, security & affordable food for all.Imafoodi is food marketplace on mission to help billions of Earthian’s to have healthy, tasty, nutritious food daily. Adulterations & higher priced lower quality food is impacting lives of humans we want to change & look forward to feed Billions daily.

We are looking to hire a hard-working and experienced lead line cook to supervise all food preparation activities and ensure that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained. The lead line cook’s responsibilities include assisting the head cook in preparing entrées, advising our line cooks on suitable portion sizes, and ensuring that food items are stored at the correct temperatures. You should also be able to train line cooks and attend all mandatory meetings.

To be successful as a lead line cook, you should be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food. Ultimately, an exceptional lead line cook should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibility

• Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats.
• Preparing soups, salads, and sauces as instructed by the head cook.
• Plating and garnishing meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the head cook.
• Supervising the work of line cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift.
• Adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.
• Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets restaurant standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's or associate's degree in culinary arts is advantageous.
• Proven cooking experience.
• A food handler's license.
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.