Line Cook Lead: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Mentoring

Puttery; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Puttery in the United States is seeking a Line Cook II to execute menu items with precision, speed, and consistency while supporting busy kitchen operations.

You will lead a station, train junior teammates, maintain quality, and ensure food safety standards in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Night, weekend, and holiday shifts are required.

Candidates should have 2+ years of culinary experience, strong multitasking, and a Safe Food Handler certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Ability to lead by example and support junior team members.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Sound food safety practices and sanitation awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items accurately according to recipes and standards.
• Oversee assigned stations during service for quality and timing.
• Monitor portions, plating, and ticket times.
• Ensure ingredients are prepped, labeled, dated, and stored properly.
• Maintain organized, fully stocked stations throughout service.
• Mentor new line cooks and support kitchen staff.
• Provide guidance during high-volume shifts to maintain flow.
• Communicate shortages, equipment issues, or quality concerns promptly.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Rotate inventory FIFO and participate in basic product tracking.
• Participate in daily and weekly cleaning duties.

Skills

Culinary experience

Multitask at stations

Food safety

Leadership

Time management

Education

Safe Food Handler certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Puttery in the United States is seeking a Line Cook II to execute menu items with precision, speed, and consistency while supporting busy kitchen operations.

You will lead a station, train junior teammates, maintain quality, and ensure food safety standards in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Night, weekend, and holiday shifts are required.

Candidates should have 2+ years of culinary experience, strong multitasking, and a Safe Food Handler certification.