Food & Beverage Lead - Kitchen Lead

Kitchen Lead – Join Our Team

We’re looking for a Kitchen Lead who is passionate about food, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is ready to take ownership of daily kitchen operations while leading a team to success.

Company Overview

Rusty 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.

Summary

As 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: Specific days of the week will be discussed during the interview, and will likely include weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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.
• Manage food prep, inventory and waste control.
• 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.
• Work closely with store leadership to drive sales and efficiency.
• Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with customers at the counter.
• Step in as a working leader - hands-on, energetic, and team-focused.
• Support the overall goals of Rusty Lantern Markets by contributing positively to the team environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Birthday off
• Holiday pay, plus earn floating holidays
• 401K with employer match
• Health benefits with generous employer contributions for employees and family
• Annual raises
• Store discount for all team members
• Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Proven 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.

Required

• Physically must be able to squat, bend, and turn as needed, lift 25 pounds, and stand for long periods of time.

If you are passionate about cooking and providing excellent customer experiences, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Rusty Lantern Markets—apply today!