Kitchen Lead

Chopt Creative Salad Co.; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Free salads

Health insurance

Maternity leave

Pre-tax benefits

Wellness program

Career development

Job summary

CHOPT Creative Salad Co. in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Kitchen Lead to uphold food quality and safety standards while guiding Back-of-House operations. You will lead prep, line setup, and early opening tasks to ensure smooth service.

Responsibilities include monitoring portions, assisting with ordering and inventory, and communicating prep details during menu changes. The role demands teamwork, adaptability, and reliable early-morning availability.

Qualifications

• DOH/ServSafe certification and any required city/state food safety certifications.
• Possess basic mathematical and quantitative skills.
• Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• Capable of moving or transporting items up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment.
• Available to work flexible shifts, especially early mornings.
• Able to communicate clearly with customers and employees and exchange information.
• Ability to adapt to fast-changing priorities.
• Capable with a computer/tablet.

Responsibilities

• Uphold CHOPT’s food quality and food safety standards in kitchen and on the line; initiate corrective actions with employees as needed.
• Work with Back-of-House team to execute food prep and set up the line before service.
• Participate in early opening shifts and prep activities before MOD arrives.
• Manage portion control through daily grab tests and report results to GM/AGM.
• Support the General Manager with ordering, receiving, inventory, and reviewing pars.
• Lead and communicate all food prep information during LTO roll-outs.

Skills

Communication

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Flexibility

Tech literacy

Education

ServSafe / DOH Certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

We're crazy about serving up the best tasting salads around. That means finding the highest quality ingredients, curating diverse flavors, and assembling a talented, passionate team that shares our vision and will help us in our mission to build healthy futures in communities all over.

Our four core values lead and guide our behavior in the following ways:

• Be Generous – We incorporate the spirit of generosity into everything we do
• Innovate–We embrace change and look for new and better ways to execute and deliver
• Serve with Urgency – We pay attention and enthusiastically take action when needed
• Better tastes Better – We hold ourselves to high standards and strive to continuously up our game in our food and actions

We expect our Kitchen Leads to support the restaurant operations by:

• Upholding and protecting CHOPT’s food quality and food safety standards in the kitchen and on the line; initiating corrective actions with employees as needed.
• Working alongside team members in the Back-of-House to execute successful food preparation as well as efficient set-up of the line in advance of service.
• Participating in early opening shift functions; initiating prep activities before MOD arrives
• Managing portion control through daily grab tests with the team at random and reporting back to GM/AGM on results
• Providing support to the General Manager, in relation to ordering, receiving product, inventory, and reviewing pars.
• Leading and communicating all pertinent food prep information during LTO roll-outs

Qualified candidates must have:

• DOH/ServSafe certification and any required city/state food safety certifications
• Possess basic mathematical and quantitative skills
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• Capability to occasionally move or transport items up to 30 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work flexible shifts and schedules, especially early morning hours
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and employees and accurately exchange information
• Ability to adapt to fast-changing priorities
• Skill in using a computer and/or tablet

What’s in it for you..

We invest in YOU. We are growing quickly and we give you the opportunity to do the same! You will start off by participating in our training program that will teach you the leadership and operational skills you need to grow your career with us!

Other Perks

• 17 days of paid time off (PTO) plus 5 additional days after 3 years
• Free salads!
• Healthcare, including vision and dental
• Paid Maternity Leave & Bonding Time after 1 year
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending, Commuter and Dependent Care benefits
• Corporate wellness plan with ClassPass
• Clear career paths and ongoing training & development
• An engaging and supportive environment

Here at CHOPT, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQA+, non-binary people, veterans, parents, and differently-abled individuals to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team.

If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

405 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, NJ 07652, USA