Kitchen Shift Lead

VOLCANIC PINNACLE; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

VOLCANIC PINNACLE in Newark, DE is seeking a talented kitchen manager. The successful candidate will lead a small kitchen staff, ensuring quality food preparation and safety standards. Responsibilities include opening/closing the kitchen, mentoring team members in food preparation, cooking, and packaging, along with managing inventory levels. Ideal candidates should have experience as a chef or line cook, excellent leadership qualities, and be capable of thriving under pressure. Join us to be a part of our dynamic team!

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef, line cook, or shift lead required.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and daily operations.
• Strong leadership and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Open and/or close the kitchen.
• Mentor staff on daily preparation and cooking of menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our growing team at bb.q Chicken in Newark, DE near Univ of Delaware. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading, managing, and mentoring a small kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will be responsible for running the day to day operations of the kitchen to include but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Open and/or close the kitchen
• Execute and/or mentor others on daily preparation of food to ensure quality and standards
• Execute and/or mentor others on cooking of menu items while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards
• Execute and/or mentor others on packaging of menu items to ensure orders are prompt, correct, and appealing
• Help maintain and track appropriate inventory levels of food supplies and ingredients
• Setup and maintain kitchen fixtures and equipment in proper working order and cleanliness
• Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members
• Maintain open communication with upper management of restaurant and personnel status
• Follow all food safety regulations

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef or line cook or shift lead
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification preferred
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong leadership skills