Kitchen Lead
Workstream, West Hartford, CT, United States
We're crazy about serving up the best tasting salads around. That means finding the highest quality ingredients, curating diverse flavors, and assembling a talented, passionate team that shares our vision and will help us in our mission to build healthy futures in communities all over.
Our core values
Be Generous
– We incorporate the spirit of generosity into everything we do
Innovate
– We embrace change and look for new and better ways to execute and deliver
Serve with Urgency
– We pay attention and enthusiastically take action when needed
Better tastes Better
– We hold ourselves to high standards and strive to continuously up our game in our food and actions
Kitchen Lead Responsibilities
Uphold and protect CHOPT’s food quality and food safety standards in the kitchen and on the line; initiating corrective actions with employees as needed.
Work alongside team members in the Back‑of‑House to execute successful food preparation as well as efficiently set‑up the line in advance of service.
Participate in early opening shift functions; initiate prep activities before MOD arrives.
Manage portion control through daily grab tests with the team at random and report back to GM/AGM on results.
Provide support to the General Manager, in relation to ordering, receiving product, inventory, and reviewing pars.
Lead and communicate all pertinent food prep information during LTO roll‑outs.
Candidate Qualifications
DOH/ServSafe certification and any required city/state food safety certifications.
Possess basic mathematical and quantitative skills.
Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
Capability to occasionally move or transport items up to 30 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods of time and work in a fast‑paced environment.
Availability to work flexible shifts and schedules, especially early morning hours.
Ability to communicate clearly with customers and employees and accurately exchange information.
Ability to adapt to fast‑changing priorities.
Skill in using a computer and/or tablet.
What’s in it for you
We invest in YOU. We are growing quickly and we give you the opportunity to do the same! You will start off by participating in our training program that will teach you the leadership and operational skills you need to grow your career with us!
Other Perks
17 days of paid time off (PTO) plus 5 additional days after 3 years.
Free salads.
Healthcare, including vision and dental.
Paid maternity leave & bonding time after 1 year.
Pre‑tax flexible spending, commuter and dependent care benefits.
Corporate wellness plan with ClassPass.
100% company‑paid short term disability.
Clear career paths and ongoing training & development.
An engaging and supportive environment.
Here at CHOPT, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQA+, non‑binary people, veterans, parents, and differently‑abled individuals to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team.
If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
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Our core values
Be Generous
– We incorporate the spirit of generosity into everything we do
Innovate
– We embrace change and look for new and better ways to execute and deliver
Serve with Urgency
– We pay attention and enthusiastically take action when needed
Better tastes Better
– We hold ourselves to high standards and strive to continuously up our game in our food and actions
Kitchen Lead Responsibilities
Uphold and protect CHOPT’s food quality and food safety standards in the kitchen and on the line; initiating corrective actions with employees as needed.
Work alongside team members in the Back‑of‑House to execute successful food preparation as well as efficiently set‑up the line in advance of service.
Participate in early opening shift functions; initiate prep activities before MOD arrives.
Manage portion control through daily grab tests with the team at random and report back to GM/AGM on results.
Provide support to the General Manager, in relation to ordering, receiving product, inventory, and reviewing pars.
Lead and communicate all pertinent food prep information during LTO roll‑outs.
Candidate Qualifications
DOH/ServSafe certification and any required city/state food safety certifications.
Possess basic mathematical and quantitative skills.
Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
Capability to occasionally move or transport items up to 30 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods of time and work in a fast‑paced environment.
Availability to work flexible shifts and schedules, especially early morning hours.
Ability to communicate clearly with customers and employees and accurately exchange information.
Ability to adapt to fast‑changing priorities.
Skill in using a computer and/or tablet.
What’s in it for you
We invest in YOU. We are growing quickly and we give you the opportunity to do the same! You will start off by participating in our training program that will teach you the leadership and operational skills you need to grow your career with us!
Other Perks
17 days of paid time off (PTO) plus 5 additional days after 3 years.
Free salads.
Healthcare, including vision and dental.
Paid maternity leave & bonding time after 1 year.
Pre‑tax flexible spending, commuter and dependent care benefits.
Corporate wellness plan with ClassPass.
100% company‑paid short term disability.
Clear career paths and ongoing training & development.
An engaging and supportive environment.
Here at CHOPT, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQA+, non‑binary people, veterans, parents, and differently‑abled individuals to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team.
If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
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