Lead Line Cook – Mediterranean Kitchen, Flexible Schedule

Pita Kitchen; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Pita Kitchen is hiring a Lead Cook to own the line and keep our kitchen running at a high level in a busy Mediterranean restaurant.

You’ll run key stations during peak service, support and coach cooks, and work with management on daily prep and production. We value calm under pressure and leading by example.

Qualifications

• Solid high-volume kitchen experience.
• Previous lead or senior cook experience preferred.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of Mediterranean-style cooking a plus.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and food-safety focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead the line during busy lunch and dinner periods.
• Run key stations and keep tickets moving.
• Coach and develop cooks around you.
• Collaborate with management on prep and daily production.
• Maintain calm under pressure and set a strong example.

Skills

Lead cook experience

High-volume kitchen

Knife skills

Mediterranean cooking

Team player

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Lead Cook | Pita Kitchen

We’re hiring a Lead Cook who can own the line and help keep our kitchen running at a high level. This is a hands-on leadership role in a busy Mediterranean restaurant where quality and consistency matter every shift.

You’ll run key stations during peak service, keep tickets moving, support and coach the cooks around you, and work closely with management on prep and daily production. We need someone who stays calm under pressure and sets a strong example.

What success looks like:

• Leading the line during busy lunch and dinner periods
• Maintaining consistent quality and speed
• Helping train and develop newer cooks
• Keeping stations clean, organized, and ready

Requirements:

• Solid high-volume kitchen experience
• Previous lead or senior cook experience preferred
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of Mediterranean-style cooking a plus
• Reliable, team-oriented, and food-safety focused

What we offer:
Competitive pay based on experience, Discount employee meals, opportunities to grow within our multi-location company, and a supportive kitchen environment. Closed Sundays.

Ready to step into a leadership role at Pita Kitchen? Apply now.