Lead Line Cook

Sifted; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO 80 hours

Free lunch

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sifted is building a brand-new corporate catering space in Bellevue and seeks a highly motivated Lead Line Cook to launch in the Spring. The role runs Monday through Friday, 11:00am–7:00pm, offering growth in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

You’ll lead station production, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to refine systems and processes. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a busy kitchen, a culinary degree or equivalent, and a proactive mindset with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in full-service, high-volume food service.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and example-setting in production and sanitation.
• Ability to maintain safety, quality, and efficiency under pressure.
• Proficient in basic Excel, Google Docs, and timekeeping tools.
• Excellent written and spoken English for team communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of all station items, cooking to correct temps and prepping components.
• Labeling, organization, and discarding out-of-date products in storage areas.
• Enforce strict quality control, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Manage daily pack-out temperatures and report to the Managing Chef.
• Assist with daily deep-clean tasks and regulatory compliance.
• SupportExecutive Chef with production systems and workflow improvements.

Skills

Line cook

Leadership

Food safety

Sanitation

English proficiency

Excel basics

Google Drive

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Excel

Docs

Google Drive

Timekeeping apps

Job description

About Sifted

Sifted was founded in 2015 by Kimberly Lexow and Jess Legge with a bold vision — to reimagine office food as an experience rooted in hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality.

What began as a modern take on workplace meals quickly evolved into a nationwide food platform that supports culture, community, and carbon-conscious choices across hundreds of companies. We’re not a caterer — we’re a workplace food partner.

Our team is our secret sauce — a mix of hospitality pros, culinary experts, technologists, and innovators redefining what it means to build meaningful, stable, and opportunity-filled careers in hospitality.

At Sifted, people stay, grow, and thrive — our team members remain with us three times longer than the industry average.

We offer flexibility, generous perks, and room to grow — hiring builders, operators, creatives, and craftspeople who care about making work (and workplaces) better.

Team culture

• Creative Freedom: Everyone contributes ideas and shapes the future of our service.
• Hospitality-Driven: No matter your role, you’re in service to someone — and that matters.
• Career Growth: We invest in internal mobility, mentorship, and hands‑on learning.
• People First: We support flexible work, celebrate wins, and lead with empathy.
• Real Impact: Every day, your work reduces waste, improves lives, and connects people through food.

About The Role

Sifted is building out a brand new, dynamic corporate catering space in Bellevue, and needs a highly motivated Lead Line Cook to help launch in the Spring of this year.

Available Shifts

Monday - Friday // 11:00am-7:00pm

This Monday- Friday role would be perfect for a passionate chef with great experience working in a busy restaurant or cafe that operates in a quick service setting, with a build your own style menu who is ready to take a step into a leadership role in a supportive and exciting environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead production of all station items to including cooking proteins to correct temperature, grains, pickled items, fresh prepped greens and toppings, dressings and all components coming off the station.
• Hold full ownership of labeling and organization pans and delis, and discarding out of date product from common storage areas
• Execute strict quality control and assurance, act as Sanitation and Safety and Safety Champion in the BLV kitchen.
• Own daily pack out temperatures (Temp items at final cooking temp for proteins, temp all items before getting packed out, re-therm hot items if necessary, give daily sheet to Managing Chef on day to day basis)
• Assist with daily deep-clean items, comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards
• Assist the Executive Chef in facilitating discussions and answering questions about production, packout, and clean-up
• Assist the Executive Chef with the development and augmentation of systems in place

Our ideal candidate

• 3+ years of relative experience in full service, moderate to high volume Restaurant, Club or Catering establishment.
• Culinary Degree or similar a plus
• Lead by example in all aspects of the business (production/attitude/cleaning/punctuality)
• Lead by example in regards to safety and sanitation standards set by the local Health Department
• Ability to work efficiently in order to maximize team output and minimize overall labor hours
• Ability to maintain a calm and collected demeanor amidst chaos
• Basic knowledge of Excel, Docs, and Google Drive, as well as daily timekeeping apps.
• Ability to understand and communicate in written + spoken English

Perks + benefits

• Compensation : $29 per hour
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
• 401(k) program available after six months of employment
• 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment; paid winter break from Dec 24 - Jan 1
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Weekdays

Weekly day range: Monday - Friday

Eligibility: This position must maintain ServSafe Food Handler card (company-paid);

Work environment: This is a position based both in a commercial kitchen and on-site in client offices

Physical requirements: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to stand for long periods of time, and the ability to bend, squat, and reach

This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees make us better. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary candidates to apply.

Employment at Sifted is considered at will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust + safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check (for positions that require driving), identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks.

The Pay Range For This Role Is 29 - 29 USD per hour(South San Francisco, California)