Lead Cook - High-Volume Mediterranean Kitchen Leader

Pita Kitchen; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pita Kitchen is seeking a Lead Cook to own the line in a fast-paced Mediterranean kitchen. You will supervise key stations during peak service, ensure quality and consistency, and collaborate with management on prep and daily production.

The ideal candidate has solid high-volume kitchen experience, prior lead or senior cook experience, strong knife skills, and a commitment to food safety. This role offers opportunities for advancement in our multi-location company.

Qualifications

• Solid high-volume kitchen experience.
• Previous lead or senior cook experience preferred.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of Mediterranean-style cooking a plus.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and food-safety focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead the line during busy lunch and dinner periods.
• Coach and support cooks, keeping tickets moving.
• Maintain clean, organized stations and assist with prep and daily production.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Lead/senior cook experience

Knife skills

Food-safety oriented

Team-oriented

Job description

Pita Kitchen is seeking a Lead Cook to own the line in a fast-paced Mediterranean kitchen. You will supervise key stations during peak service, ensure quality and consistency, and collaborate with management on prep and daily production.

The ideal candidate has solid high-volume kitchen experience, prior lead or senior cook experience, strong knife skills, and a commitment to food safety. This role offers opportunities for advancement in our multi-location company.