Kitchen Team Lead: Fast-Paced Deli Leader

Balls Food Stores; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Balls Food Stores' Hen House is seeking a Kitchen Team Lead in Overland Park, KS. You will drive daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality ready-to-eat offerings that elevate guest experience.

The role emphasizes leadership, cooking skills, and adherence to food safety standards in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate across departments to meet store goals and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 2+ years kitchen/deli/prepared foods experience including leadership.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful, and respectful guest service while ensuring a positive food service experience.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and product presentation.
• Ensure timely production of deli items such as sandwiches, salads, hot foods, grab‑and‑go meals, and catering orders.
• Maintain efficient kitchen workflow during peak service hours and support overall department execution.
• Monitor portion control, product consistency, and minimize food waste.
• Supervise and direct team members, ensuring accountability, productivity, and consistent execution.
• Train team members on recipes, prep procedures, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times.
• Enforce all food safety, sanitation, labeling, and rotation standards to ensure compliance.
• Prepare for and support health inspections and ensure adherence to all local regulations.
• Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and track product usage to support availability and reduce shrink.
• Support food and labor cost control efforts in partnership with department leadership.
• Ensure consistency in recipes, food quality, and presentation standards.
• Assist with menu execution, seasonal items, and continuous improvement of offerings.
• Support scheduling, task delegation, and shift execution to meet operational needs.
• Communicate clearly with store leadership and collaborate across departments to support store goals.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including attendance, conduct, and safety standards.
• Support loss prevention efforts and maintain awareness of cost controls.
• Remain hands‑on and productive during all shifts, stepping in as needed to support the team.
• Other job duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Balls Food Stores' Hen House is seeking a Kitchen Team Lead in Overland Park, KS. You will drive daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality ready-to-eat offerings that elevate guest experience.

The role emphasizes leadership, cooking skills, and adherence to food safety standards in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate across departments to meet store goals and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.