What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cook | $22–$24/hr + Health Benefits | New Hope, PA position at Mis en Place?
Location: New Hope, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $22–$24 per hour | Paid biweekly
Schedule: 5 days per week (Wednesday–Sunday) | Approximately 46 hours per week
Housing: Not provided
Benefits: Health insurance (50% employer-paid), company dining perks, free parking
New Hope, PA | Full-Time | $22–$24/hr | 46 hrs/week | Health Benefits
Earn $22–$24 per hour leading a vegetarian kitchen in a high-energy restaurant and bar environment in New Hope, PA.
This is a chef-driven, community-focused restaurant known for live music, courtyard dining, and a steady, high-volume service model.
This role supports the Chef in leading daily kitchen execution while maintaining consistency, organization, and food safety standards.
About the Role
The Lead Cook supports the Chef with daily kitchen operations while working actively on the line.
This role includes inventory support, small-team leadership, and maintaining consistency during service in a fast-paced environment.
About the Restaurant
This is a lively vegetarian restaurant and bar with a strong local following and an active event-driven atmosphere.
The space features indoor and outdoor dining, live music programming, and a creative, community-oriented guest experience.
The kitchen focuses on vegetarian cuisine with globally inspired flavors in a high-energy service environment.
Responsibilities
• Assist the Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Prepare menu items with consistency and quality
• Support ordering, receiving, and inventory management
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Lead and support a small kitchen team
• Maintain organized prep stations during service
• Ensure cleanliness and kitchen organization
• Support a respectful and collaborative team culture
Qualifications
• 2 years of experience in a similar kitchen role
• Vegetarian or plant-forward experience preferred
• Experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory management
• Food safety knowledge (certification preferred)
• Experience supervising or leading small teams
• Ability to stay calm and organized during busy service
What Makes This Role Attractive
• $22–$24 hourly compensation
• Health insurance (50% employer-paid)
• Paid biweekly
• Opportunity to grow into a salaried role
• Company dining perks
• Free parking
• Creative, community-focused restaurant environment
• Consistent, year-round schedule
How to Apply
Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
Salary : $22 - $24