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The better we eat, the better we learn and the better we live. So, join us as we create a community of educated eaters.\nPosition Summary: The Lead Cook at the Harlem Childrens Zone is supervisor role overseeing the culinary team working alongside to the Lead Server. Responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines; while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual should culinary knowledge including equipment usage. The Lead Cook will responsible for oversight or delegation of responsibilities within the culinary operation.\nRequirements\nMinimum of three years large volume cooking experience along with two years experience managing staff of 8 or more in a food service environment\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\nAbility to work in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service \nMust have the ability to lead and support the kitchen staff \nMinimum 3 years experience in the food service industry as a cook\nMust be able to understand verbal and written instructions\nAttended a Culinary training program or degree from a Culinary Arts School \nHolds a valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate \nMust be knowledgeable and able to manage and comply with Health Department and other governmental agency regulations.\nMust have extensive knowledge of food preparation and production for volume restaurant and banquet facility\nIndividual is responsible for achieving on site certifications provided by employer\nPrincipal Responsibilities:\nFollowing and supporting standards set in place for the kitchen and ensure the team is able to follow.\nAttend training sessions, on site and off site. \nResponsible for overseeing preparation and execution of daily menus, ensuring production of desired quality and necessary quantity of food.\nCreate daily individual work plans for staff members for each shift\nWork with staff to ensure menu items are displayed in a presentable manner\nWork with Lead Server to ensure staff members provide excellent level of customer service at all time\nProvide additional training as needed to ensure high level customer service\nThe Lead Cook may be responsible for oversight or delegation of responsibilities within the kitchen if management team is unavailable. \nCommunicate with the management team to maintain the level of food quality that is expected \nLiaison between culinary team and management. \nEnsure daily communication between the cooks and servers regarding menu changes and allergens.\nCommunicate any issues to the staff which could affect the service before each meal period; menu changes, allergens, ingredients changes, etc...\nKnowledge of food product, identification, and acceptable level of food quality\nMust know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to insure food is prepared in prescribed manner\nEvaluate food quality and preparedness by tasting everything.\nEnsure food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards\nSets up/Breaks down kitchen\nMaintains a clean, safe and sanitary work station, equipment, and utensils\nMaintain production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.) \nMaintain established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.) \nCommunicate with management regarding food product that needs to be ordered for upcoming production \nReport safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately additional job functions\nCompletion of additional tasks requested by a management team. \nAble to provide outstanding customer service and get along with coworkers, HCZ community, and management team. \nResponsible for receiving deliveries and proper storage of all items.\nPhysical Requirements/Working Environment\nAbility to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies\nAbility to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds\nOccasional environment exposures to cold, heat and water.\nHours: M-F 5:30am - 1:30PM\nBenefits\nAs a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families - and our staff - thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.\nOur exceptional full-time benefits include:\nHighly competitive base salaries\nPaid time off \nEmployee referral bonus \nCareer Advancement\nNo-cost health insurance\nLife Insurance\nShort-and long-term disability\nAdditional voluntary benefits\nWellness discounts\nCommuter benefits\nFinancial wellness perks\nAdditional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)\nThe salary range for this position is $54,000 - $56,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. 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