Culinary Team Lead: Healthy Meals & Efficiency

Thistle; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle is seeking a Lead, Culinary in our Kitchen to supervise a team of Culinary Associates and dishwashers. You will ensure recipes are followed, maintain workflow continuity, and manage prep, hotline, and kitchen discharge activities under the supervision of the Culinary Supervisor.

Key responsibilities include enforcing GMPs, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining thorough documentation for quality control and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a kitchen team in a high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs and food safety practices.
• Ability to communicate across departments and with staff using digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Culinary Associates and dishwashers to follow recipes and workflow on the kitchen floor.
• Maintain continuity of workflow across prep, hotline, staging, and dish room, ensuring timely production.
• Oversee compliance with SOPs, policies, and quality control processes.
• Coordinate with supervisors and managers, addressing staff concerns promptly and professionally.
• Report equipment issues and maintenance needs to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Ensure proper labeling, allergen management, and accurate documentation is maintained.

Tools

OKRA

Galley

Culinary Production Schedule

Job description

Thistle is seeking a Lead, Culinary in our Kitchen to supervise a team of Culinary Associates and dishwashers. You will ensure recipes are followed, maintain workflow continuity, and manage prep, hotline, and kitchen discharge activities under the supervision of the Culinary Supervisor.

Key responsibilities include enforcing GMPs, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining thorough documentation for quality control and safety.