Lead Cook & Mentor: Culinary Leadership with Equity

Culinour; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Culinour is seeking a Lead Cook to inspire a professional chef team in Scranton. You will organize daily kitchen operations, mentor line cooks, and uphold food safety while executing scratch recipes. This leadership role offers opportunities to grow with a collaborative, high-performance team.

Join a culture backed by Phoenix3 Collective, a Boston-based growth partner. Lead with clear communication, build team morale, and drive culinary excellence in a supportive environment that values

Qualifications

• Mentor and develop culinary talent among line cooks.
• Organize kitchen operations and ensure food safety standards.
• Maintain professional communication and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate daily kitchen operations and team workflow.
• Mentor and develop line cooks, fostering their growth and confidence.
• Motivate and uplift the team with professional guidance.
• Execute chef-developed scratch recipes with consistency.
• Manage prep schedules, inventory, quality control, and food safety.
• Create a respectful, collaborative kitchen culture.

Skills

Mentor talent

Positive leadership

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Job description

Culinour is seeking a Lead Cook to inspire a professional chef team in Scranton. You will organize daily kitchen operations, mentor line cooks, and uphold food safety while executing scratch recipes. This leadership role offers opportunities to grow with a collaborative, high-performance team.

Join a culture backed by Phoenix3 Collective, a Boston-based growth partner. Lead with clear communication, build team morale, and drive culinary excellence in a supportive environment that values