Kitchen Lead: Fast-Paced, Quality-Driven Leader

Ladybird Taco; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Free food & snacks

Free Ladybird Taco gear

Healthy shift meals

Competitive wages

Healthcare

Job summary

Ladybird Taco in Nashville is hiring a Leader in the Kitchen who will act as an ambassador of our brand and core values. You’ll oversee food prep and safety standards, ensuring quality and consistency across all dishes while collaborating with the General Manager.

You’ll be a true team player, willing to roll up your sleeves, learn quickly, and uphold high standards in a fast-paced service environment. Competitive wages and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a true team player, willing to get your hands dirty.
• Experience in food service/kitchen.
• Knowledge of proper food safety handling.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with kitchen and food prep equipment.
• Accountable in upholding high standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food meets food safety and quality standards, eliminating cross-contamination on the front line.
• Prep all cold and hot food items using prep worksheets.
• Follow proper knife safety procedures.
• Operate oven and hot prep equipment; ensure proper time/temp of all hot and cooked foods.
• Operate fit-wash, robot coupe, and all other cold prep equipment.
• Maintain clean, food-safe dish and prep stations throughout shift.
• Set up and break down oven station; keep the hot prep zone and equipment clean and organized.
• Manage communication between the Hospitality Team and the Kitchen; inventory the front line, prep zones, oven, and walk-in to determine needs and keep areas stocked.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of our changing menu and ingredients.
• Put received orders away.

Skills

Team player

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced environment experience

Kitchen experience

Job description

Ladybird Taco in Nashville is hiring a Leader in the Kitchen who will act as an ambassador of our brand and core values. You’ll oversee food prep and safety standards, ensuring quality and consistency across all dishes while collaborating with the General Manager.

You’ll be a true team player, willing to roll up your sleeves, learn quickly, and uphold high standards in a fast-paced service environment. Competitive wages and benefits are offered.