Lead Line Cook
Sifted•South San Francisco, CA
•$29 - $29
About The Position
Sifted is building a new corporate catering space in Bellevue and is hiring a Lead Line Cook to help launch it in the spring. The role owns the daily operations of the assigned station and contributes to ordering, employee management, food execution, and safety compliance. The Lead Line Cook works closely with the Executive Chef in a quick-service, build-your-own-menu environment.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in a full-service, moderate- to high-volume restaurant, club, or catering establishment.
- Lead by example in production, attitude, cleaning, and punctuality.
- Lead by example in meeting safety and sanitation standards set by the local Health Department.
- Work efficiently to maximize team output and minimize overall labor hours.
- Maintain a calm and collected demeanor in a fast-paced or chaotic environment.
- Basic knowledge of Excel, Docs, Google Drive, and daily timekeeping apps.
- Ability to understand and communicate in written and spoken English.
- Maintain a ServSafe Food Handler card; the company pays for it.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary degree or similar qualification.
Responsibilities
- Lead production of all station items, including proteins, grains, pickled items, greens, toppings, dressings, and other station components.
- Maintain labeling and organization of pans and deli containers, and discard expired products from shared storage areas.
- Enforce quality control and assurance and serve as a sanitation and safety champion in the Bellevue kitchen.
- Manage daily pack-out temperatures, including recording final cooking temperatures for proteins, checking items before packing, reheating hot items when necessary, and providing the daily sheet to the Managing Chef.
- Assist with daily deep-cleaning tasks and comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards.
- Help the Executive Chef facilitate discussions and answer questions about production, pack-out, and cleanup.
- Assist the Executive Chef with developing and improving existing systems.
Benefits
- Compensation of $29 per hour.
- Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including a 100% company-paid HDHP.
- Optional vision and dental coverage.
- 401(k) program available after six months of employment.
- 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment.
- Paid winter break from December 24 through January 1.
- Free lunch during meal service.
- Opportunities to take on larger roles and learn within a fast-growing startup.
- Company-paid ServSafe Food Handler card.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
