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Lead Line Cook, Kitchens

1 month ago


New York, United States DoorDash Full time
About the Team

DoorDash is building innovative kitchen formats that cater to the on-demand economy. These kitchens are tailored to off-premise (delivery, catering, pick-up, etc) with a minimum storefront. DoorDash Kitchens enable Merchants to expand their geographic footprint and give customers instant access to exciting new restaurants that were previously too far away.

About the Role

You’ll oversee day to day execution of food orders, maintaining culinary standards and oversight of staff.  You will be assisting with team scheduling, managing inventory and tracking orders, and all other aspects of operating a professional kitchen. You'll cook multiple culinary concepts, executing brand’s menus in our first full service kitchen on the east coast and helping them reach new audiences. 

  • Leading the kitchen when Manager is Not On Site

Assist with supervisory responsibilities according to company policy and procedures when the manager is not onsite. This includes being DRI for opening and closing procedures and being a champion of responsibility amongst the team.

  • Expert on Processes and Procedures

Maintain a full understanding of SOPs and recipes for assigned kitchen. Go-to person for questions because they know the content. Lead by example.

  • Mentor Line Cooks and Prep Cooks

Train associates and verify SOP compliance.

  • Develop and Share Best Practices.

Actively engage or collaborate with Management to implement and suggest new operational improvements.

  • Execute Menu Items from scratch

Follow recipes, prep lists and operating checklists. Execute menu items as received on printed tickets to a brand standard, in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, including appropriate labeling and dating. Deliver completed orders to the dispatch area. Work with expected quality, accuracy, and speed as determined by the Kitchen Manager.

  • Prepare Ingredients for Assigned Station

Follow recipes, prep lists and operating checklists. Ensure ingredients are prepared to-spec prior to service, including appropriate labeling and dating. Work with expected quality, accuracy, and speed as determined by the Kitchen Manager.

  • Collect, Clean, and Organize Dishes

Ensure dishes are cleaned and organized in a timely manner, enabling smooth and safe kitchen operations.

  • Follow All Kitchen SOPs

Set-up and break down assigned station(s). Maintain food safety standards.

  • Maintain standards of sanitation and safety.

Maintain a safe, clean and organized workstation & walkway to ServSafe standard. Maintain daily and weekly sanitation and maintenance schedules. Use, sanitation and maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment during and after service.

  • Receive and Organize Inventory

Identify and maintain par levels and inventory for products within the building as determined by the Kitchen Manager. Accurately receive inventory. unpack and store in the assigned location for easy access.

  • Work as a Team

Effectively and clearly communicate. Share ideas, opportunities and challenges to team members and leaders. Support and assist your fellow team members wherever possible, including exercising a level of autonomy when needed.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you…
  • Are cuisine-curious and love to cook across multiple culinary concepts 
  • Love to work on a team and contribute to team culture
  • Are passionate about cooking consistently from a playbook  
  • Want to work in new restaurant models including delivery-only environments.
We’re excited about you because…
  • You have 1-2 years or more experience cooking in a high volume kitchen environment including fast-casual, QSR, and from-scratch restaurants
  • You have 1 year of leadership experience in a kitchen setting and are comfortable giving direction and training cooks.
  • You have experience preparing food from scratch, making hot and cold sauces, and have basic knife skills
  • You have experience cooking food items by grilling, frying, sautéing and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
  • You have a NYC Food Protection Certificate and you take initiative to keep the whole kitchen clean, if you see something that requires attention you take action, you don’t leave it for the next person 
  • You are highly organized, work well under pressure and execute tasks with speed, accuracy and attention to detail
About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Compensation

The location-specific base salary range for this position is listed below.  Compensation in other geographies may vary.

Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.  For roles that are available to be filled remotely, base salary is localized according to employee work location.  Please discuss your intended work location with your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being, and that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, for full-time employees, that includes healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan including an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and several paid holidays, among others.


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Please see the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey .

New York Pay Range:$20.80—$31.20 USD

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