Lead Line Cook

DoorDash US
Redwood City
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hospitality & Food ServiceExperience: 2+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Teamwork","Communication","Organization","Training"]

Lead Line Cook responsible for overseeing day-to-day execution of orders, maintaining culinary standards, and supervising kitchen staff. You’ll mentor line cooks, manage inventory, follow SOPs, and execute recipes across multiple culinary concepts in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, including opening/closing supervision when the manager is not onsite.

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DoorDash US
DoorDash US
1 year ago

Lead Line Cook

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Job Summary

Lead Line Cook responsible for overseeing day-to-day execution of orders, maintaining culinary standards, and supervising kitchen staff. You’ll mentor line cooks, manage inventory, follow SOPs, and execute recipes across multiple culinary concepts in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, including opening/closing supervision when the manager is not onsite.
Location: Redwood City
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hospitality & Food Service
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee day-to-day execution of food orders and maintain culinary standards for the kitchen.
  • •Mentor and train line cooks and prep cooks; verify SOP compliance.
  • •Assist with team scheduling, manage inventory, and track orders to ensure smooth operations.
  • •Develop and share best practices; collaborate with Management on operational improvements.
  • •Execute menu items from scratch by following recipes and checklists and ensure labeling and dating of items.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •1-2+ years of experience cooking in a high-volume kitchen (fast-casual, QSR, and from-scratch restaurants)
  • •1 year of leadership experience in a kitchen and ability to direct and train cooks
  • •Experience preparing food from scratch, including hot and cold sauces, with basic knife skills
  • •Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, and operating checklists; maintain quality, speed, and accuracy
  • •NYC Food Protection Certificate (or equivalent) and commitment to maintaining kitchen cleanliness and food safety
Experience:2+ yearsHospitality & Food Service
Skills:LeadershipTeamworkCommunicationOrganizationTraining
Certifications:NYC Food Protection Certificate
Languages:English

Company Brief

DoorDash US
On-demand logistics platform connecting consumers with local restaurants, grocers, and retailers for food delivery, pickup, and convenience services. Operates a marketplace and last-mile delivery network while offering tools and analytics for merchants and couriers.
Industry: Online Marketplaces
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2013
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