Lead Cook

Lead Cook

Our Lead Cooks bring passion, skill, and leadership to the kitchen. They help bring our menu to life while setting the standard for quality, consistency, and teamwork. You'll guide the culinary flow, support and mentor kitchen staff, and ensure every dish leaves the line with the flavor, freshness, and presentation our guests love. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, love delivering great food, and enjoy leading by example, this is the perfect role to showcase your talent.

Act as a leader of daily kitchen operations in the absence of the Kitchen Manager/Chef, helping guide the team and uphold our high standards of hospitality and food quality.

Plan and prepare food in accurate quantities, following operational recipes, prep sheets, and outlined standards to ensure consistency and guest satisfaction.

Ensure all food is prepared, presented, and delivered with the quality, precision, and care our entertainment-dining experience is known for.

Mentor and support kitchen staff, providing hands-on training in food prep, presentation, sanitation, equipment use, and cost-effective kitchen practices.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen, including cooking stations, storage areas, refrigeration, and service spacesupholding all local guidelines and company standards.

Check equipment calibration weekly to ensure proper temperatures, food safety, and consistent quality.

Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes and equipment using proper sanitation procedures and approved products.

Receive and verify food and supply orders, checking product condition, temperatures, dates, and accuracy before storing and rotating inventory.

Work the line and support kitchen production, ensuring all menu items meet company standards and are delivered promptly to guests.

Create a safe, people-focused environment, proactively maintaining cleanliness and assisting with any tasks that keep service running smoothly.

Take ownership of guest inquiries, offering friendly, solution-focused support to elevate the guest experience.

Complete all required food safety and alcohol-service training, meeting all internal timelines.

Support a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as needed based on business demands.

A strong sense of guest service, professionalism, and interpersonal communication.

A proven team-player mentality, with the ability to coach, support, and develop others in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Knowledge of and adherence to kitchen safety, sanitation, and operational procedures.

A high school diploma or equivalent, plus 35 years of kitchen experience; a culinary or food-management degree is a plus but not required.

A passion for delivering great food, supporting a high-energy entertainment atmosphere, and helping create memorable guest experiences.

At Lucky Strike Entertainment, we're committed to supporting your well-being both on and off the job. Here's a peek at some of the benefits available to our associates:

Free bowling & attractions (laser tag, billiards, mini golf, ropes courses, and rides)

$1 arcade play

All-day play at Boomers, FECs & Waterparks

Friends & family discounts

Food & beverage discounts

Special discounts on parties and group events

Perks start on your first day

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and other benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistance program (EAP), life insurance, disability insurance, and paid time off.