Lead Line Cook — Monday–Friday Startup Kitchen Leader

Sifted; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) program

Paid time off

Free lunch

Career growth

Job summary

Sifted is opening a new corporate catering space in Bellevue and seeks a motivated Lead Line Cook to launch in the Spring. You will oversee the daily operations of your station, coordinate with the Executive Chef, and ensure safety and quality standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years of relevant kitchen experience in busy venues; a culinary degree is a plus. Monday–Friday schedule with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in full-service, high-volume settings (restaurant, club, catering).
• Lead by example in production, attitude, cleaning, and punctuality.
• Adherence to safety and sanitation standards as per Health Department.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of all station items, cooking proteins to correct temps, grains, greens, toppings.
• Labeling and organization of pans and delis; discard outdated products.
• Enforce strict quality control and act as Sanitation/Safety Champion in BLV kitchen.
• Own daily pack-out temperatures and maintain final cooking temps for proteins and items.
• Assist with daily deep-clean tasks and sanitary regulations compliance.
• Support Executive Chef with production discussions and system improvements.

Skills

3+ years experience

Leadership

Food safety

English communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Docs

Google Drive

Job description

Sifted is opening a new corporate catering space in Bellevue and seeks a motivated Lead Line Cook to launch in the Spring. You will oversee the daily operations of your station, coordinate with the Executive Chef, and ensure safety and quality standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years of relevant kitchen experience in busy venues; a culinary degree is a plus. Monday–Friday schedule with competitive hourly pay and benefits.