Assistant Head Chef, (No Nights/Early Hours) LIC, NY

Red Rabbit•New York, NY

32d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Head Chef position is an exciting opportunity for a talented rising chef looking to transition to meaningful, impactful work. The role offers stable hours, a teacher’s schedule, and weekends and holidays off. The Assistant Head Chef is second in command to the Head Chef working in our commissary kitchen. The AHC executes the day-to-day operations preparing meals for hundreds of kids that we serve throughout the five boroughs. Providing support to the kitchen team, as well as stepping in to lead aspects of daily production, this role provides a great training ground for candidates interested in leading a large commissary kitchen. The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills, thrives on the excitement and changing needs of a small kitchen and enjoys interacting with customers and students. If you’re passionate about cooking for kids and thrilled by the opportunity to join a dynamic entrepreneurial team, this may be the perfect role for you.

Requirements

2+ years professional culinary experience in a fast paced, high volume kitchen
Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices
Food Handlers Required or must be obtained with 90 days of hire (reimbursement available)
Must have excellent communication skills and be extremely well organized
Must have food handlers license or certificate
Must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in culinary arts a plus
Familiarity with NSLP compliance requirements a plus
Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Support the Head Chef in coordinating daily commissary kitchen operations to prepare high-quality meals on time.
Execute production of breakfast, lunch, and snacks for hundreds of students, ensuring recipe accuracy and consistency.
Maintain a food-safe kitchen through regular quality checks, temperature logs, and proper storage and labeling of ingredients.
Lead portions of daily production and guide the kitchen team when the Head Chef is unavailable.
Set up and break down stations, ensuring equipment and workspaces are cleaned, sanitized, and organized.
Assist with inventory management, including receiving, rotating, and tracking ingredients and daily consumption.
Help onboard and train team members, modeling efficient workflow, strong communication, and Red Rabbit kitchen culture.