BOH Kitchen Cook Lead

THE PLEX LLC•San Jose, CA

2d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Lead is responsible for coordinating daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and supporting the kitchen team. This role requires strong leadership, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following the direction of the Executive Chef.

Requirements

Previous kitchen or food service experience (lead or supervisory experience preferred)
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to multitask and work under pressure
Ability to follow direction and maintain standards set by the Executive Chef
Must be available to work weekends
Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
High school diploma or equivalent.
Cooking or Culinary classes
2+ years of working in a full-service restaurant as a Lead Cook/Supervisor
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Must have a current Food Handlers Management Certification

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus

Responsibilities

Monitors and support kitchen staff during shifts
Ensure food is prepared consistently and meets quality standards
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety compliance
Follow and execute all directions from the Executive Chef
Assist with scheduling, inventory, and ordering supplies
Train new team members and reinforce best practices
Help manage workflow to ensure timely service
Assisting chef in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.