Kitchen Lead

Company OverviewRusty Lantern Markets is a growing chain of convenience stores across New England, renowned for our bright, spacious, and friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service, offering a variety of self-serve beverages, hand-made barista coffees, and fresh, ready-made food items.SummaryAs a Kitchen Team Lead at Rusty Lantern Markets, you will play an essential role in preparing delicious meals and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. This position is vital to our mission of providing fresh and convenient meal options to our customers.Shift: We are hiring for two full time Kitchen Lead positions. The days of the week will be discussed during the interview but listed below are the hours:4:00 am to 12:00 pmor1:00 pm to 9:00 pmResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook a variety of food items according to established recipes and standards.Ensure all food safety and hygiene practices are followed during food preparation and handling.Assist in menu planning and development of new meal offerings.Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area at all times.Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.Monitor inventory levels of food supplies and assist with ordering as needed.Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with customers at the counter.Support the overall goals of Rusty Lantern Markets by contributing positively to the team environment.Perks & BenefitsPaid vacation and sick timeBirthday offPaid holidays, plus earn floating holidays401K with employer matchHealth benefits with generous employer contributions for employees and familyAnnual raisesStore discount for all team membersEmployee Referral ProgramQualificationsProven experience in food preparation or cooking within a fast-paced environment.Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated.Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in meal preparation.Familiarity with menu planning is a plus but not required.Experience in the food service industry is highly desirable.Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.RequiredPhysically must be able to squat, bend, and turn as needed, lift 25 pounds, and stand for long periods of time.