Lead Cook

emergemarket.com; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Job summary

Emerge Market in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Line Cook Lead to oversee daily line operations and ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality food. You will provide leadership, training, and support to line cooks while upholding food safety standards and company recipes.

This role emphasizes coaching, organization, and strong communication within a fast-paced kitchen environment, with opportunities for professional growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook experience required.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen staff during food service operations.
• Prepare menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Train, coach, and mentor kitchen associates.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with management and team members.
• Enforce company policies, food safety practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Line cook experience

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Organizational skills

ServSafe Certification

Time management

Guest satisfaction

Job description

The Line Cook Lead is responsible for overseeing daily line operations and ensuring the consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality food. This position provides leadership, training, and support to Line Cooks while maintaining compliance with food safety standards, recipes, portion controls, and company procedures. The Line Cook Lead promotes operational excellence and contributes to an efficient, team-oriented kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook experience required.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Lead and support kitchen staff during food service operations.
• Prepare menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Train, coach, and mentor kitchen associates.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with management and team members.
• Enforce company policies, food safety practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

This position requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift. Associates may be exposed to hot surfaces, kitchen equipment, sharp objects, cleaning chemicals, and slippery floors. Non-slip footwear is required.

Additional Information

Candidates offered employment must successfully complete a background check.

• Pay: $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly.
• Eligible full-time associates may participate in our benefits programs, including paid vacation and a 401(k) plan.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M/F/D/V) and an E-Verify participating employer.

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