Culinary Lead: Team Builder & Quality Champion

Thistle Health; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle Health is seeking a Lead, Culinary at our Burlington, NJ facility. You will supervise Culinary Associates and dishwashers, ensuring recipes are followed and production lines run smoothly. Emphasis on GMP, QA, and accurate documentation to support high-quality meals.

You’ll lead a team on the production floor, coordinate with the supervisor, monitor allergen handling, and drive efficiency while maintaining a positive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and executing recipes accurately.
• Ability to supervise culinary team and ensure GMP compliance.
• Proficient with various kitchen equipment and allergen handling.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Culinary Associates and dishwashers to ensure proper workflow.
• Ensure recipes are followed and kitchen activities meet quality standards.
• Maintain sanitation and GMP compliance across production areas.
• Train, support, and coach staff; communicate with supervisors and managers.
• Document QA checks and shift-end reporting; track weights and batch info.
• Coordinate with other departments using digital tools to update dashboards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Kitchen operations

Quality control GMP

Recipe execution

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

OKRA

Galley

Culinary Production Schedule

Job description

Thistle Health is seeking a Lead, Culinary at our Burlington, NJ facility. You will supervise Culinary Associates and dishwashers, ensuring recipes are followed and production lines run smoothly. Emphasis on GMP, QA, and accurate documentation to support high-quality meals.

You’ll lead a team on the production floor, coordinate with the supervisor, monitor allergen handling, and drive efficiency while maintaining a positive, collaborative environment.