Kitchen Lead Cook

Pita Kitchen; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pita Kitchen in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Lead Cook to own the line and keep our Mediterranean kitchen running at a high level. This hands-on leadership role covers peak service and works closely with management on prep and daily production.

You will coach and mentor cooks, oversee tickets, maintain clean, organized stations, and model calm, steady leadership. Competitive pay based on experience and opportunities to grow within our multi-location team.

Qualifications

• High-volume kitchen experience required.
• Experience leading a team of cooks preferred.
• Strong knife skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Mediterranean-style cooking is a plus.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and food-safety focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead the line during busy lunch and dinner periods.
• Maintain consistent quality and speed.
• Help train and develop newer cooks.
• Keep stations clean, organized, and ready.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Lead cook experience

Knife skills

Mediterranean cooking

Food safety

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.