Kitchen Manager
About The Position
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Kitchen Manager with the Promise Academy Kitchen Department. The Kitchen Manager (Lead Cook) will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. The Kitchen Manager at the Harlem Children’s Zone is a supervisor role overseeing the culinary team. Responsible for overseeing daily cooking and food preparation according to recipes and production guidelines; while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for oversight or delegation of responsibilities within the culinary operation.
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
- Holds a valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate
- Stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Formal culinary training degree or certification preferred
- 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
- 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
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.
- 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.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
