Lead Line Cook: Fast-Paced, Quality Kitchen

Proper Food; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $22-28

56 hours PTO first year

Health/dental/vision after 2 months

Commuter benefits program

Full-time role in commissary

Job summary

Proper Food is seeking a motivated and experienced Kitchen Lead to supervise daily kitchen operations at our Bushwick, Brooklyn commissary. The Lead will drive efficiency across Preparation and Cook departments while upholding our standards for quality and safety.

You will supervise and coordinate activities, ensure production schedules and pars are met, coach staff, and maintain HACCP and sanitation practices. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a busy kitchen.
• Knowledge of HACCP and sanitary regulations.
• Ability to train and mentor prep and cook staff.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities in Preparation and Cook departments.
• Monitor production schedules, pars, and task completion.
• Collaborate to streamline workflows and maintain efficiency.
• Ensure food safety procedures and logs are properly maintained.
• Oversee inventory and timely restocking with purchasing.
• Lead training and staff development.
• Assist Commissary Director and communicate with leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Operations coordination

Job description

Proper Food is seeking a motivated and experienced Kitchen Lead to supervise daily kitchen operations at our Bushwick, Brooklyn commissary. The Lead will drive efficiency across Preparation and Cook departments while upholding our standards for quality and safety.

You will supervise and coordinate activities, ensure production schedules and pars are met, coach staff, and maintain HACCP and sanitation practices. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.