Lead Line Cook
@ Goodwin RecruitingLead Line Cook
About the job
A respected hospitality group serving high-end clients and hosting large events seeks a skilled lead line cook to mentor staff, ensure food quality, and grow into higher kitchen roles.
Requirements
- 2-3 years professional kitchen experience
- Experience as lead cook or sous chef
- Knowledge of line cooking and food prep
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow recipes and safety standards
Qualifications
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Ability to work in hot environment
- Experience in high-volume settings
- Strong organizational skills
Full job description
Lead Line Cook
A respected hospitality group is seeking a skilled lead line cook to join their culinary team, known for serving high-end executive clientele and hosting large events. This role offers the opportunity to impact food quality, mentor junior staff, and grow into higher-level kitchen positions.
Lead Line Cook Benefits & Compensation
- $25/hr hourly pay - full time hours
- Pathway to growth—potential to move into a sous chef role
- Work in a dynamic environment with a passionate team
Lead Line Cook Requirements & Qualifications
- 2–3 years of professional kitchen experience preferred
- Experience as a lead line cook, sous chef, senior line cook, or similar role a plus
- Strong knowledge of line cooking, food prep, and kitchen operations
- Proven ability to lead and direct a kitchen team while remaining hands-on
- Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation best practices
- Ability to read and follow recipes and production specifications
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
- Able to stand for extended periods and work in a hot kitchen environment
- ServSafe certification preferred or ability to obtain
Lead Line Cook Preferred Background & Skills
- Experience in high-volume hotels, banquets, or conference/event catering
- Calm, organized approach during busy service periods
Lead Line Cook Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Supervise the cooking line, ensuring fast and accurate ticket output during service
- Lead by example, monitoring food quality, presentation, and portioning
- Coordinate the expo window to guarantee every order meets restaurant standards
- Organize, maintain, and communicate prep needs and inventory levels
- Support onboarding and training of new team members
- Uphold health code compliance by ensuring all work areas and equipment are clean and safe
- Collaborate smoothly with servers, kitchen staff, and chef/kitchen manager
- Participate in opening and closing kitchen procedures
If you are ready to make an impact, develop your culinary leadership, and help deliver high-quality dining experiences, apply today to join a professional team in a growing hospitality environment.