Lead Line Cook

Rethink Food•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Line Cook will support the work of the Sustainable Community Kitchen that includes meal production, inventory of goods and other supplies, and logistics.

Requirements

NYC Food Handlers Certificate and ServSafe or obtain within the first 30 days of employment
Minimum 1 year experience in medium to high volume kitchen required
Professional, reliable, enthusiastic
Have a good attitude and willing to take instructions and work well with others
Have a passion for cooking, understand product utilization, food quality and seasonal ingredients
The ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, high pressured environment
Self motivated individual who takes initiative, and is always looking to grow and learn
Must embrace the mission and core values of Rethink Food
Must be able to stand, bend, stretch, lift and carry heavy materials up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Catering and event experience a plus

Responsibilities

Works in conjunction with the Sous Chef to plan and monitor daily production assignments.
Maintains prep station, and follows standard operating procedures and safety guidelines of Commissary Kitchen in all shared spaces.
Prepares and produces dishes during shift per the direction of the Chef; uses safe and sanitary food handling practices.
Upholds the highest culinary standards including but not limited to: proper knife skills, ability to operate kitchen equipment, savory and baking skills and techniques.
Assists with inventory management, food receiving and sorting of food deliveries: follows DOH and Commissary Kitchen guidelines of food labeling procedures when receiving food product to ensure quality, freshness and consistently.
Collects ingredients and appropriate kitchen supplies required for item preparation.
Respects shared kitchen spaces (ie. prep stations, freezer, etc) and team members.
Communicates promptly with the Chef if and when problems arise so they can be resolved in a timely and appropriate manner.
Responsibly follows protocol with handling facilities equipment; including but not limited to appliances, cooking equipment, freight elevator, etc.
Works as part of a team, be helpful and considerate to others both in and out of the kitchen.
Supports kitchen wide inventory processes throughout the operations department; communicates with Transportation team on inventory levels, distribution and management.
Participate in content capture to amplify work of the Sustainable Community Kitchen.
Participate in external activations and special events/projects.
Participate in onboarding new team members.
Performs other related duties as assigned.