Kitchen Team Lead, Hot Food & Deli Operations
Overview
You will own the hot food kitchen at Hen House, driving daily production of ready-to-eat meals, sandwiches, and catering orders. You will lead a team of cooks and prep staff, ensuring quality, consistency, and food safety standards. As part of Balls Food Stores, you'll have the support of a locally owned company with deep community roots. This role stands out because you'll shape the kitchen culture and directly impact guest satisfaction.
What You'll Do10
- 1Lead daily kitchen operations, including food prep, cooking, and plating for hot foods, sandwiches, and grab-and-go meals.
- 2Coach team members on recipe execution, prep procedures, and food safety standards to ensure consistency.
- 3Coordinate production schedules to meet peak demand and reduce waste, using inventory tracking systems.
- 4Enforce sanitation and health code compliance, preparing for inspections and maintaining a spotless workspace.
- 5Manage inventory levels by ordering supplies and monitoring usage, keeping food costs in check.
- 6Partner with department leadership to control food and labor costs while hitting quality targets.
- 7Develop team skills through hands-on training in knife work, cooking techniques, and HACCP principles.
- 8Drive continuous improvement by testing new seasonal items and streamlining workflows.
- 9Communicate daily goals with store leadership and collaborate across departments to meet store objectives.
- 10Jump into any station during peak hours to keep the line moving and support the team.
Requirements8
- 12+ years in a kitchen or deli, with supervisory experience.
- 2High school diploma or GED.
- 3Flexible schedule covering evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- 4Proven ability to enforce food safety and sanitation standards.
- 5Experience with inventory and ordering processes.
- 6Strong leadership and communication skills.
- 7Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
- 8ServSafe certification preferred.
Salary Insight
$37 - $50k per year
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