Lead Specialty Cook — High-Volume Kitchen with Perks

129 Boardwalk 1000 LLC; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Free meals

Free uniforms

Free parking

Annual bonus

Training programs

Wellness program

Employee groups

Recognition programs

Job summary

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, this role maintains standards in the preparation and presentation of food, including tasting, presentation, and sanitation. The position requires support across kitchen areas to ensure quality and timely service.

Qualified candidates have 2–3 years in a high-volume kitchen and 3–5 years of lead or supervisory experience, with a strong focus on food safety, labeling, inventory control, and guest relations.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• 3–5 years lead or supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef and Cook with quality and portion control.
• Work across kitchen areas as needed to support service.
• Address guest complaints and maintain positive customer relations.
• Support other line cooks with daily tasks.
• Prepare production per established chef standards.
• Label, rotate, and store products properly.
• Control inventory and minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation per health codes.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Team leadership

Food safety

Job description

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, this role maintains standards in the preparation and presentation of food, including tasting, presentation, and sanitation. The position requires support across kitchen areas to ensure quality and timely service.

Qualified candidates have 2–3 years in a high-volume kitchen and 3–5 years of lead or supervisory experience, with a strong focus on food safety, labeling, inventory control, and guest relations.