Kitchen Lead: High-Volume Prep & Team Leader

MOSCOW FOOD CO-OP in; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Profit Sharing

401(k) retirement plan participation

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Job summary

Moscow Food Co-op is seeking a Kitchen Lead to help guide our high-volume, production-style kitchen. This hands-on leadership role requires you to keep daily operations organized, maintain food safety standards, and support a team focused on excellent customer service.

You will work alongside the kitchen team to prepare high-quality foods, train staff, and adapt to changing production needs while upholding Co-op values and commitments to the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two+ years lead or supervisory experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Idaho Food Safety Certification or ability to obtain.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of natural, organic, vegetarian diets preferred.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and supervise staff.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and quality.
• Coordinate production flow and staffing needs.
• Coach and train new and current employees.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Training

Food production

Time management

Adaptability

Punctuality

Coaching

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Moscow Food Co-op is seeking a Kitchen Lead to help guide our high-volume, production-style kitchen. This hands-on leadership role requires you to keep daily operations organized, maintain food safety standards, and support a team focused on excellent customer service.

You will work alongside the kitchen team to prepare high-quality foods, train staff, and adapt to changing production needs while upholding Co-op values and commitments to the community.