Lead Line Cook: Elevate Plant-Driven Cuisine & Team

Salted; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

Free meals

Paid sick time

Referral bonus

Job summary

Salted in Union City, NJ is seeking a Lead Line Cook to uphold our high culinary standards, manage kitchen operations, and support a dynamic Front of House team. This role demands hands-on cooking skills and leadership to guide shifts.

You will train staff, ensure sanitation, and help coordinate opening and closing tasks. With 2+ years in a kitchen and 1+ year leading, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, delivery-first environment that values quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen experience.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience.
• Solid foundation in culinary skills, including knife/prep work and flat-top cooking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items to Salted standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Front of House team to ensure great dining experiences.
• Own opening, closing, and shift hand-off processes.
• Assist in training and developing staff.
• Resolve minor staff conflicts to maintain a harmonious team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Food safety

Knife / prep work

Job description

Salted in Union City, NJ is seeking a Lead Line Cook to uphold our high culinary standards, manage kitchen operations, and support a dynamic Front of House team. This role demands hands-on cooking skills and leadership to guide shifts.

You will train staff, ensure sanitation, and help coordinate opening and closing tasks. With 2+ years in a kitchen and 1+ year leading, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, delivery-first environment that values quality and teamwork.