Lead Line Cook

Salted; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k with match

Free meals

Job summary

Salted in Sunnyvale is hiring a Lead Line Cook/Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our delivery-first restaurant group. You will contribute to quality control, food presentation, and customer service while supporting a collaborative hospitality team.

Ideal candidates have solid culinary skills with leadership experience, can manage inventory and scheduling, and are comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen focused on clean-label, plant-driven cuisine.

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 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 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.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife & prep work

Flat-top cooking

Stand for long periods

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: 1026 W Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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].