Culinary Experience Team Lead

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and training the Culinary Experience Team.
• Ensuring a best-in-class experience for new hires on their first day and during training.
• Preparation, production and execution of menu items and food quality standards according to detailed recipes and instructions.
• Operation and maintenance of dishwashing unit and dish-cleaning areas.
• Ability to execute other custodial duties as needed.
• Receiving and storage of deliveries as related to the commissary kitchen and 3rd party suppliers.
• Effective storage, management, and safe rotation (FIFO) of all products.
• Cleaning, sanitation and maintenance of kitchen equipment and food production spaces.
• Strict adherence to company, municipal and provincial guidelines as they are related to food safety and safe workplace environments.

SKILLS

• Minimum of 1 year of kitchen experience with a general understanding of cooking and cleaning fundamentals and practices.
• 1 - 5 years of team leadership experience.
• Interest in coaching and developing others.
• Strong understanding of food safety and public health practices.
• Ability to execute and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask when required.
• Able to communicate effectively, and respectfully and work well with others in a team-based setting.
• Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• Availability to work days, evenings, and weekends as business demands.
• A commitment of at least 5 days per week and 30-40 hours per week is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 LBS.
• Work Permit required.
• NY FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED