Kitchen Team Lead — Scratch-Cooked Dishes & Free Meals

Thrive Restaurant Group; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals during shifts

Employee discounts

Full benefits for full-time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a Modern Market Cook to join our back-of-house culinary team. You will prepare dishes to our high standards in a fast-paced, open kitchen, helping deliver a great guest experience.

As a Kitchen Lead, you will conceive and update menus seasonally, supervise prep cooks and dishwashers, ensure consistency and safety, and train teammates. You will handle equipment, cleanliness, and waste management to keep our kitchen running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments
• Ability to lead and train back-of-house staff
• Commitment to high culinary standards and guest experience

Responsibilities

• Conceive and update menus several times a year that embody our brand and showcase seasonal ingredients
• Lead and manage back-of-house staff, including prep cooks and dishwashers
• Execute recipes with precision and consistency
• Continuously expand culinary knowledge of techniques and best practices
• Perform quality checks to ensure all food meets culinary and safety standards
• Comply with restaurant standards for safety, hygiene, and quality
• Manage trash, cardboard, and recyclable materials
• Handle kitchen equipment and clean spills promptly throughout the shift

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Menu planning

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a Modern Market Cook to join our back-of-house culinary team. You will prepare dishes to our high standards in a fast-paced, open kitchen, helping deliver a great guest experience.

As a Kitchen Lead, you will conceive and update menus seasonally, supervise prep cooks and dishwashers, ensure consistency and safety, and train teammates. You will handle equipment, cleanliness, and waste management to keep our kitchen running smoothly.