We are looking for experienced, talented, and highly motivated individuals to join our team for our new unprecedented wellness center and community in El Segundo!If you love the wellness industry or lifestyle, you will thrive contributing to this health driven concept while working in a generative and expansive environment that aligns with your health focused values.

SUMMARY As a Lead Cook, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals in our kitchen. You will supervise the daily flow with the kitchen staff, manage inventory, and ensure that all food safety and sanitation standards are met. You will have great leadership skills and lead by example, working alongside the team. You will have a passion for culinary arts and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You will have a strong hand in supporting the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager in creating and maintaining a positive, satisfyingly productive, and successful café team ethos.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate duties and ensure daily tasks are completed with efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and standards.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet company standards.
• Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Monitor food safety and sanitation practices, escalating issues as necessary.
• Train new kitchen staff and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Collaborate with management to develop menu ideas and specials.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Will be available to manage opening and/or closing of the restaurant.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 

The Lead Cook must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to demonstrate they can perform the essential functions of the job, along with the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Embrace all of LL’s Core Values including Hospitality, Safety and Team Member Standards
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-directed
• Background in kitchen supervisory roles and/or catering production
• Adaptable and able to prioritize and manage a busy line and BOH
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and best practices
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Dependable, strong work ethic, efficient, with a commitment to excellence
• Openness to constructive feedback and being coached/mentored
• Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the café 
• Desire to contribute strongly to the LL culture

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED 

• 2 years of experience in kitchen supervisory positions 
• Hold a current state food handlers' certification.