Kitchen Manager

Harlem Children's Zone • New York, NY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Kitchen Manager (Lead Cook) for the Promise Academy Kitchen Department. This is a supervisor role responsible for overseeing the culinary team, including daily cooking and food preparation according to recipes and production guidelines, while strictly adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Kitchen Manager will also be responsible for the oversight or delegation of responsibilities within the culinary operation. The ideal candidate will share a passion for HCZ's mission to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that supports children and families in school, work, and life.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of high-volume cooking experience
• Two years of kitchen management experience leading a staff of 8 or more
• Valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to cook a wide variety of foods
• Strong communication skills verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate with individuals at all levels of the corporation
• Ability to be organized in a changing environment
• Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor during periods of uncertainty or crisis
• Holds a valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate
• Stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Frequent exposure to climate change
• Serves great food with great service and a great attitude
• Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care promptly
• Adjusts to high-pressure situations and is open to change
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development
• Always conducts themselves (acts & dresses) professionally while setting the standard for all Team Members
• Understands and communicates the HCZ Mission and Core Values
• Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally

Nice To Haves

• Formal culinary training degree or certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily cooking and food preparation according to recipes and production guidelines
• Adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures
• Oversight or delegation of responsibilities within the culinary operation
• Trains and educates new Team Members on HCZs culture, philosophies, standards, and operations
• Creates an experience that every guest will seek to repeat
• Manages all Team Members under their supervision, including counseling, disciplining, and scheduling
• Responsible for placing orders pertaining to the kitchen
• Maintains clean and safe working conditions in the kitchen
• Controls cost by constantly training and educating Team Members
• Attends weekly management meetings and hosts daily team meetings
• Builds teamwork among Team Members and fellow Managers
• Creates a fun and energetic environment

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career Advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED