Quality Control Chef

Green Top Farms was founded by a farmer-turned-public-school-teacher troubled by the lack of fresh, nutritious foods for many New York families. We have built a high-volume food service, catering, and delivery business over the past ten years. Throughout that time, we have remained deeply involved in working to provide better food resources and education for school children, food pantries, and the broader community. We have also pursued our vision for a more sustainable and equitable food system. We spent the majority of our energies during the COVID-19 pandemic serving NYC City Agencies in providing food for the underserved and non-profit agencies throughout NYC.

Our mission is to build a more sustainable and equitable food system, starting by reconnecting consumers and local farmers. We believe the results of strengthening that connection are better nutrition, more tasty food, greater social justice, and reduced environmental impacts. Our menus reflect this attention to bringing nutritious, delicious food to those who need it most.

What You’ll Do

• Sous Chef or extensive hotline cook experience with every kitchen station, able to multitask and provide coverage when needed
• Knowledge of food safety and quality control, standardizing those protocols throughout kitchen, provide training and guidance where necessary
• Validating and following recipes and instructions from Executive Chef while maintaining high sanitary, quality and organizational standards
• Responsible for supporting food preparation including chopping, cooking, cooling and reheating food in a timely manner 
• Setting up and breaking down station with necessary supplies, ensure that every station is ready for operation for the next day
• Comply with all company policies, rules & regulations regarding safety, personal hygiene (GMP’s), operational methods and food safety guidelines
• Monitors and ensures that all food products are produced in compliance with company specifications, food safety regulations, and quality standards
• Perform routine checks and inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
• Monitor critical control points (CCPs) and ensure adherence to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plans
• Verify that sanitation and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) procedures are followed
• Suggest process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency
• Ensure station cleanliness and proper storage of food products
• Great attention to detail, ability to multitask, and passion for nutritious and sustainable food
• Provides coverage for QC techs when needed

***Must be able to work in a REFRIGERATED prep/packaging area***

Who You Are

• Must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID with proof of vaccination (Required)
• 2 - 5+ years experience in high-volume, commissary setting (Required)
• Ability to carry over 50 pounds and remain standing for long periods of time
• Able to adhere to food safety, quality control and organizational standards
• Organized in task management, time management and space management
• Strong communication skills
• Bilingual Strongly Preferred (Spanish)

COVID-19 Consideration:

We require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster when eligible. Proof of vaccination is required. Masks are strongly recommended and may be required in accordance with state and local laws. 

Green Top Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Shifts Available: 8am - 6pm; Mon-Fri & Sun-Thurs

Pay: $24 - 26 per hour (DOE)