Temporary Line Cook

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Lead Line Cook/Manager in Groveland, FL to oversee daily kitchen operations and lead a busy line during high-volume service. This hands-on leadership role requires directing staff, maintaining quality, and ensuring smooth service while upholding safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a fast-paced kitchen, strong leadership, and the ability to motivate a team to consistently deliver excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-volume restaurant kitchen experience.
• Experience as Line Cook, Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or Kitchen Manager.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing kitchen staff.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to remain calm and organized under pressure.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead by example and hold team members accountable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the second-in-command in the kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager.
• Lead, coach, and develop line cooks and prep staff.
• Assign tasks and ensure proper execution during each shift.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control.
• Maintain kitchen standards, organization, and efficiency.
• Assist with scheduling, training, and onboarding kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Manage ticket flow and coordinate kitchen operations during peak service times.
• Step into any station as needed to support the team and maintain service levels.
• Help oversee inventory, ordering, and product rotation.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and accountable kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Sanitation

Kitchen operations

Conflict resolution

Accountability

Leading by example

Staying calm under pressure

Job description

Lead Line Cook/Manager

Groveland, FL | $20.00/Hour

Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 AM to Close (typically 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking a strong Lead Line Cook / Sous Chef to help lead the daily operations of a busy kitchen. This is not just a cooking role. We are looking for a hands-on leader who can oversee the line, direct kitchen staff, maintain quality standards, and keep service running smoothly during high-volume periods.

The ideal candidate has significant cooking experience, a sense of urgency, and the ability to hold a team accountable while leading by example.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the second-in-command in the kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager
• Lead, coach, and develop line cooks and prep staff
• Assign tasks and ensure proper execution throughout each shift
• Monitor food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control
• Maintain kitchen standards, organization, and efficiency
• Assist with scheduling, training, and onboarding kitchen staff
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Manage ticket flow and coordinate kitchen operations during peak service times
• Step into any station as needed to support the team and maintain service levels
• Help oversee inventory, ordering, and product rotation
• Maintain a professional, positive, and accountable kitchen culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-volume restaurant kitchen experience
• Previous experience as a Line Cook, Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or Kitchen Manager
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing kitchen staff
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Ability to remain calm and organized under pressure
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Ability to lead by example and hold team members accountable

What We're Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being a leader on the floor, not just a cook on the line. We need a professional who can take ownership of kitchen operations, motivate the team, maintain high standards, and ensure an excellent guest experience every day.

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