Lead Line Cook

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day execution of food orders and maintain culinary standards
• Assist with team scheduling, inventory management, and order tracking
• Lead kitchen operations and opening/closing procedures when the manager is off-site
• Mentor, train, and verify SOP compliance for Line Cooks and Prep Cooks
• Execute menu items from scratch following recipes and brand standards
• Prepare ingredients for assigned stations with appropriate labeling and dating
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, safety, and ServSafe compliance
• Receive, unpack, and organize inventory according to par levels

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of experience in high-volume kitchen environments (fast-casual, QSR, or from-scratch)
• 1 year of kitchen leadership experience
• Experience with food preparation from scratch, including sauces and basic knife skills
• Proficiency in grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods
• NYC Food Protection Certificate
• Ability to work well under pressure with high attention to detail

About the Company

DoorDash is building innovative kitchen formats that cater to the on-demand economy. These kitchens are tailored to off-premise delivery, catering, and pick-up, enabling merchants to expand their geographic footprint and providing customers instant access to exciting new restaurants.