Lead Production Chef - High-Volume Commissary Kitchen

Farm To People; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% discount on Farm to People

Up to 70% coverage of health insurance

Mission driven company

Job summary

Farm to People in Brooklyn seeks a Production Sous Chef to own daily production end-to-end, from station setup and prep sequencing to batch sign-off and the food safety program. You will lead and train the production team, manage walk-in and dry storage, set up stations, and ensure what leaves the kitchen meets spec while staying on schedule.

This exempt salaried role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, DOH Food Protection certification, and a proactive approach to cost control and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a high-volume commissary or production kitchen.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, written and spoken.
• Experience writing SOPs, prep sheets, and training materials.
• DOH Food Protection Certificate required; HACCP training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own production floor execution, station setup, and batch sign-off.
• Train cooks, supervise the team, and ensure food safety.
• Maintain FIFO, receiving accuracy, and portion control.
• Develop and manage the weekly production schedule.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and R&D for menu items.
• Lead quality control and on-shift problem solving.
• Translate safety docs to Spanish.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Staff supervision

SOP writing

Inventory & cost control

Kitchen operations

Education

DOH Food Protection Certificate

HACCP training

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

Farm to People in Brooklyn seeks a Production Sous Chef to own daily production end-to-end, from station setup and prep sequencing to batch sign-off and the food safety program. You will lead and train the production team, manage walk-in and dry storage, set up stations, and ensure what leaves the kitchen meets spec while staying on schedule.

This exempt salaried role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, DOH Food Protection certification, and a proactive approach to cost control and