Kitchen Lead

Cosm Inc.; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in The Colony, TX, seeks a Kitchen Lead responsible for high-quality food production and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. The ideal candidate will demonstrate prior experience in casual dining, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing food to company standards, managing stock, and engaging with team members positively. Applicants must comply with health and safety guidelines. This position offers an inclusive workplace in line with equal opportunity employment principles.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced casual dining environment is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid food service permit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and cleanliness standards are maintained.
• Prepare food following company recipes and guidelines.
• Engage positively with fans and team members.

Skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Excellent communication

Professional interpersonal skills

Food handling knowledge

Time management

Job description

Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056, USA

Job Description

Summary

The Kitchen Lead will ensure the highest quality of food is produced at all times, recipes are precisely followed, the kitchen is kept meticulously clean at all times, and everyone works together as one team helping out wherever necessary.

Responsibilities

Applicant must be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The individual must also follow all appropriate Cosm policies and procedures outlined in the training manuals and employee handbook.

• Consistently arrives to work as scheduled, prepared to assume shift responsibilities.
• Consistently arrives to work well‑groomed and in proper uniform.
• Able to obtain, and maintain, a valid food service permit.
• Knowledgeable in prep sheets, food handling procedures and managing food allergen risks as outlined in the department training manual.
• The “Shelf Life” of products is adhered to in accordance with the corresponding recipe.
• Consistently demonstrates health department regulations for proper food storage in all refrigeration units and dry storage areas.
• Demonstrates proper knowledge of station preparedness: product utilization and rotation, shelf life, correct portioning per item, never wasting usable product.
• Ensures all food items prepared in the kitchen meet or exceed Company’s food quality standards.
• Records all waste on the provided waste sheet but keeping waste to a minimum.
• Ensures the station is prepared for anticipated levels of business.
• Practices “clean as you go” techniques.
• Maintains the kitchen in a clean, organized manner, both food preparation areas and storage areas, including floors.
• Demonstrates and practices safe knife skills.
• Knowledgeable in the equipment used on the line and always use in a safe manner following all safety procedures.
• Knowledgeable in all the menu items prepared in the station.
• Consistently demonstrates an understanding of health department regulations pertaining to basic hygiene.
• Prepares section so that it is ready at scheduled time.
• Follows all recipes precisely according to company standards.
• Focuses on a one‑team approach by helping other team members to ensure order accuracy and speed of service.
• Engages fans, coworkers, and managers with a positive, friendly, professional approach during all interactions.
• Is knowledgeable of the Company’s products, services, current promotions, and recurring events.
• Willingly, and with positive attitude, follows direction of all supervisors, including additional requests for side work, cleaning, etc.
• Attends all on‑going training, when scheduled.
• Complies with, and supports, all policies set forth by the Cosm employee handbook and training manuals.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, based on the need volume of the operation (late hours, holidays, weekend, etc.)
• Must consistently be friendly and outgoing toward guests, management, and fellow team‑members.
• Must work well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must work well under pressure.
• Demonstrates good time management skills and communication skills.
• Follows Company and state safety guidelines to provide a safe working environment.
• Must be able to continuously stand, walk and lift up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently bend, squat, reach overhead, and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Will be occasionally kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Will seldom be sitting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting over 50 pounds.

Experience

• Previous experience required, preferably in a fast paced casual dining establishment
• Excellent communication and professional interpersonal skills required.

Disclaimer: This job description reflects the general duties of the role but is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Responsibilities may change or be added based on business needs at any time, with or without notice, consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. This requirement is in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws. Cosm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056, USA