Kitchen Shift Lead
$47,840–$52,000 year
On-siteOakland, California, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily kitchen operations by supervising staff, preparing diverse dishes using established recipes, and maintaining strict sanitation and safety standards. Master all station recipes, portion products accurately, and ensure proper equipment maintenance while holding the team accountable to health-conscious protocols. Evaluate kitchen equipment needs and manage inventory rotation to uphold quality in food presentation and preparation. This role requires standing for prolonged periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in hot or cold environments. Join goop kitchen, an upscale fast-casual brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, to contribute to a rapidly growing delivery-focused concept with a commitment to real, clean ingredients.
Required Qualifications
- 1 Year proven experience as a Lead or supervisor, preferably in a fast-paced, health-conscious, or wellness-focused kitchen environment
- Deep knowledge of clean eating principles, dietary restrictions, and allergen-friendly cooking techniques
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to supervise and motivate kitchen staff
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a dynamic environment
- Commitment to sustainability, ingredient integrity, and high standards of kitchen cleanliness
- ServSafe certification or other relevant food safety certification
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, often for the entire shift
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (e.g., boxes of ingredients, kitchen equipment) without assistance
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and stretching is required while working in the kitchen or accessing inventory
- Ability to handle knives, kitchen tools, and equipment with precision and safety
- Must be able to work in hot, cold, and humid environments, including near ovens, stoves, and refrigeration units
- Must have strong visual and auditory ability to oversee food preparation, ensure accuracy, and communicate with the kitchen team effectively
- Must have the physical stamina to move efficiently between different kitchen areas and stations throughout the shift
- Must be able to tolerate potential allergens, such as peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish
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