Kitchen Leader: Lead Craft, Train Crews, Elevate Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Cerritos, CA is seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn food preparation, grill meats, and sauté vegetables while ensuring delicious, safe meals. You’ll train Crew to become future Kitchen Leaders and help maintain a clean, stocked, and well‑maintained kitchen operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, fast-paced service, and delivering a great guest experience. You’ll supervise, follow procedures, and support Crew through shift duties, inventory, and safety protocols while

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma.
• Restaurant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping food to order and following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels and resolve quality issues.
• Support a strong team dynamic between back of house and front of house Crew.
• Develop Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate with Crew members and customers to ensure great service and throughput.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and equipment in good repair.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed to prevent injuries.
• Fill out MSDS and Inventory Rotation (FIFO).

Skills

Restaurant experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Cerritos, CA is seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn food preparation, grill meats, and sauté vegetables while ensuring delicious, safe meals. You’ll train Crew to become future Kitchen Leaders and help maintain a clean, stocked, and well‑maintained kitchen operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, fast-paced service, and delivering a great guest experience. You’ll supervise, follow procedures, and support Crew through shift duties, inventory, and safety protocols while