Job Summary

• Second in command to the Executive Chef, plays a critical leadership role to other cooks as well as Porters.
• Act as lead cook when Executive Chef is not present creating prep sheets, directing staff, managing inventory, and putting out meals independently.
• Work, clean, and organize according to kitchen SOP.
• Prepare and serve foods for guests ensuring allergen awareness, quality, quantity, and punctuality.
• Take seriously and be thorough and thoughtful about preparing delicious foods that cater to guests and staff’s specific dietary needs.
• Maintain and respect Kashrut (Kosher laws) in the kitchen and dining room as instructed by Mashgiach (Kosher Supervisor)
• Receive and put away orders as needed.
• Prepare and maintain cold foods: dressings, dips, snacks, etc. as needed.
• Clean and organize walk-in refrigerators, freezers, dry storage, and workspaces as needed.
• Carry a positive, kind, and professional attitude with a willingness and desire to learn and teach.
• Job responsibilities will grow to include ordering and inventory.
• Participate in all managerial meetings and functions, including All-Staff meetings, in-service training, and education sessions as assigned.

Skills:

• Must have or obtain a ServeSafe Food Manager Certification.
• years of experience working in a Kitchen.
• 3+ years of experience leading a culinary team or brigade.
• Experience with Kashrut (Kosher laws) ideal, but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and communicate well during meal prep and service.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Zoom, and Outlook

General:

• Attend weekly department meetings.
• Attend monthly all-staff meetings via Zoom.
• Must possess a solid work ethic with strong organizational and time-management skills, excellent attention to detail, professional verbal, and written communication skills in English, as well as provide excellent customer service.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and good hygiene.
• Must be able to adapt to changing situations.
• Must be a team player and willing to jump in where necessary; dishes, trash, ordering, serving, scheduling, anywhere in the department to support colleagues.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned.

EOE, Women and Veterans encouraged to apply!