Lead Cook
About The Position
The Lead Cook owns their station with a high degree of independence and serves as a point of consistency and mentorship for the kitchen team. This role is expected to flex across stations and departments as service demands shift. Prepare food across multiple outlets and departments, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation standards are met for every service. This is a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment where multiple outlets and service periods run simultaneously. The ability to stay organized, move efficiently under pressure, and maintain consistency during peak rushes is essential.
Requirements
- 3–4+ years of professional kitchen experience, including station leadership
- Proven ability to train and mentor other kitchen staff
- Strong working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a variety of cultural cuisines is a plus
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of assigned station(s), ensuring consistent quality and timing
- Train, mentor, and support junior cooks on technique and standards
- Lead station setup, breakdown, and inventory management
- Step in to cover other stations or departments as needed during service
- Partner with kitchen leadership on prep planning and execution
- Identify and help resolve quality or workflow issues during service
- Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures
- Support other outlets or departments as business needs require
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
