Premium Kitchen Lead Cook — Fast, Consistent Service

Bluestone Lane; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 24,151 - 34,396; Full time

Job summary

Bluestone Lane in Los Altos is hiring a Lead Cook to manage kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and timely service. The role requires at least two years of cooking experience and one year of supervisory experience, along with DOH accreditation or Safe Serve Certification. The Lead Cook will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, maintaining hygiene and productivity standards. Compensation is $21.25/hour, with responsibilities including team leadership and food preparation management.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years prep/line cook experience, preferably in a high-volume cafe environment.
• Minimum one year supervisory experience in a kitchen environment.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and English verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and quality standards.
• Ensure timely food orders and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Lead kitchen team to meet operational goals.

Skills

Prep/line cook experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Team player

Work in fast-paced environment

Education

DOH accreditation or Safe Serve Certification

Job description

Bluestone Lane in Los Altos is hiring a Lead Cook to manage kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and timely service. The role requires at least two years of cooking experience and one year of supervisory experience, along with DOH accreditation or Safe Serve Certification. The Lead Cook will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, maintaining hygiene and productivity standards. Compensation is $21.25/hour, with responsibilities including team leadership and food preparation management.