Kitchen Team Lead — Fast-Paced Food & Beverage

Rusty Lantern Markets LLC; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Birthday off

401K with employer match

Health benefits

Store discount

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Rusty Lantern Markets LLC in South Portland, ME is seeking a Kitchen Lead who will own daily kitchen operations, prepare meals, and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure food safety and quality, collaborate with store leadership to drive sales and efficiency, and enjoy benefits including paid vacation and sick time, a birthday off, 401K with employer match, health benefits, and a store-wide discount.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation or cooking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and be self-motivated.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in meal preparation.
• Experience in the food service industry is highly desirable.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of food items according to established recipes and standards.
• Ensure all food safety and hygiene practices are followed during preparation and handling.
• Manage food prep, inventory and waste control.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Monitor inventory levels of food supplies and assist with ordering as needed.
• Work closely with store leadership to drive sales and efficiency.
• Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with customers at the counter.
• Step in as a working leader — hands-on, energetic, and team-focused.
• Support the overall goals of Rusty Lantern Markets by contributing positively to the team environment.
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Birthday off
• 401K with employer match
• Health benefits with generous employer contributions for employees and family
• Store discount for all team members
• Employee Referral Program

Skills

Food prep experience

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Menu planning (plus)

Food service experience

Multitasking

Job description

Rusty Lantern Markets LLC in South Portland, ME is seeking a Kitchen Lead who will own daily kitchen operations, prepare meals, and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure food safety and quality, collaborate with store leadership to drive sales and efficiency, and enjoy benefits including paid vacation and sick time, a birthday off, 401K with employer match, health benefits, and a store-wide discount.