Kitchen Lead: Quality, Safety & Team Growth

Socket.dev; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Bonus based on performance

Competitive wages

Free Ladybird Taco gear

Healthy shift meals

Job summary

Ladybird Taco is seeking a Leader in the Kitchen to uphold our quality standards and guest experience. You will create high-quality food and ensure safety while reporting to the General Manager and supporting shifts with the team.

You must be a true team player, willing to get hands dirty and keep the store running smoothly. Every member upholds our core values in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Caring, humble, and hungry attitude.
• Food, restaurant, team, and/or customer service experience.
• A team player with a positive can-do attitude.
• Quick and adaptable learner.
• 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

Caring attitude

Team player

Quick learner

Adaptable

Job description

Ladybird Taco is seeking a Leader in the Kitchen to uphold our quality standards and guest experience. You will create high-quality food and ensure safety while reporting to the General Manager and supporting shifts with the team.

You must be a true team player, willing to get hands dirty and keep the store running smoothly. Every member upholds our core values in a fast-paced restaurant environment.