Kitchen Lead - Kitchen

VENUES; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VENUES in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee food production, ensure recipe accuracy, and maintain a spotless, organized kitchen. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to health guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior casual dining experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage time and responsibilities under pressure. Training and policy adherence are core parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced casual dining environment.
• Excellent communication and professional interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time for shift, prepared to assume responsibilities.
• Maintain uniform and grooming standards as scheduled.
• Obtain and maintain a valid food service permit.
• Follow prep sheets, food handling procedures and allergen controls.
• Ensure recipes are followed precisely and inventory rotation is correct.
• Keep the station and kitchen clean, organized and safe.
• Work as a team to ensure order accuracy and speed of service.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

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.