Lead Line Cook

Salted; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision plan for FT

401k with 4% employer match

Free meals each shift

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Salted in Hayward, CA is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain high standards of quality and presentation, and coordinate with the Hospitality Team to deliver excellent service.

You will train staff, manage inventory and payroll support, ensure a safe work environment, and help meet budgets and targets while supporting catering orders.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in culinary skills including knife/prep work and flat-top cooking.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Minimum of 2 years of kitchen experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Support quality control and food presentation standards.
• Communicate effectively with the Hospitality Team for excellent customer service.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Assist in onboarding, training, and developing kitchen staff.
• Assist in inventory management, audits, and budgeting.
• Help meet financial and operational targets.
• Ensure recipes and portion sizes are followed.
• Report and resolve customer service issues.
• Assist in scheduling staff and processing payroll.
• Support daily labor management and inventory counts.
• Address equipment and technical issues.
• Assist in executing catering orders with solid kitchen service.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Prep work

Flat-top cooking

Leadership experience

Job description

Join the largest delivery-first restaurant group in the United States! We’re looking for talented Lead Line Cooks to join the team at our new location.

Location: 1025 A St, Hayward, CA 94541

Schedule: Full-Time – Open Availability Needed

Hourly Pay: $23 - $28

Benefits

• Career development and growth opportunities
• Medical, Dental, & Vision plan for full-time team members
• 401k with 4% employer match after one year
• Free, nutritious meals each shift

Assistant Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

• Support quality control and food presentation standards.
• Communicate effectively with the Hospitality Team for excellent customer service.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Assist in onboarding, training, and developing kitchen staff.
• Assist in managing inventory, conducting audits, and overseeing the budget.
• Help meet financial and operational targets.
• Ensure compliance with recipes and portion sizes.
• Report and resolve customer service issues.
• Assist in scheduling staff and processing payroll.
• Support inventory counts and daily labor management.
• Address equipment and technical issues.
• Assist in executing catering orders while maintaining kitchen service.

Assistant Kitchen Manager Requirements

• Solid foundation in culinary skills, including knife/prep work, flat-top cooking, and more.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Minimum of 2 years of kitchen experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience.

Who we are:

At Salted, we’re leading the charge to build the next generation of the restaurant industry. We focus on making better-for-you cuisine accessible while offering clean-label, plant-driven, and most importantly – delicious food. Join us in shaping the future of the restaurant industry and be part of our innovative culinary journey!

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

Salted is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].