Kitchen Lead Cook

Pita Kitchen; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pita Kitchen is seeking a Lead Cook to own the line in a fast-paced Mediterranean kitchen. You will supervise key stations during peak service, ensure quality and consistency, and collaborate with management on prep and daily production.

The ideal candidate has solid high-volume kitchen experience, prior lead or senior cook experience, strong knife skills, and a commitment to food safety. This role offers opportunities for advancement in our multi-location company.

Qualifications

• Solid high-volume kitchen experience.
• Previous lead or senior cook experience preferred.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of Mediterranean-style cooking a plus.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and food-safety focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead the line during busy lunch and dinner periods.
• Coach and support cooks, keeping tickets moving.
• Maintain clean, organized stations and assist with prep and daily production.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Lead/senior cook experience

Knife skills

Food-safety oriented

Team-oriented

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Lead Cook | Pita Kitchen

We’re hiring a Lead Cook who can own the line and help keep our kitchen running at a high level. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a busy Mediterranean restaurant where quality and consistency matter every shift.

You’ll run key stations during peak service, keep tickets moving, support and coach the cooks around you, and work closely with management on prep and daily production. We need someone who stays calm under pressure and sets a strong example.

What success looks like:

• Leading the line during busy lunch and dinner periods
• Maintaining consistent quality and speed
• Helping train and develop newer cooks
• Keeping stations clean, organized, and ready

Requirements:

• Solid high-volume kitchen experience
• Previous lead or senior cook experience preferred
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of Mediterranean‑style cooking a plus
• Reliable, team‑oriented, and food‑safety focused

What we offer:

Competitive pay based on experience, Discount employee meals, opportunities to grow within our multi‑location company, and a supportive kitchen environment. Closed Sundays.