Lead Line Cook

There's Always a Seat at Our Bar
The Lagunitas Brewing Company began on a kitchen stove in Northern California in 1993 and has always looked to the future - whether supporting local communities by turning beer into money for the cause, or fueling stories, songs, and experiences with our IPA. Wherever you go: Beer Speaks, People Mumble.

What You'll Get

* Benefits - Awesome family-friendly coverage for: medical, dental, vision, and parental leave
* Time off - Combo of vacay, holidays and personal days
* Retirement - Up to 4% match on 401K plan
* BEER & Schwag - Four free cases of Lagunitas beverages a month & 50% off food and merch
* Good Vibes - Employee happy hour, dog friendly campus, live music
* Fitness Subscription - Access to virtual fitness and wellness aps
* Pet Insurance - Keep your dogs and cats covered!
* It's Friday, Ya'll - Have lunch on us! Get paid every other Friday, starting at $25/hr

The Gist

The position will assist in managing all aspects of kitchen operations including planning, organization and training of the kitchen staff. This position will also lead and delegate as necessary to achieve objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service, satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation.

What You'll Do

• Plans and directs food preparation and menu development.
• Handles all ordering, inventory and cost control of food products and supplies.
• Oversees the activities of the kitchen staff and monitors food production and presentation in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Maintains food quality within existing standards and establishes new standards as needed.
• Safeguards all food preparation employees by developing their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.
• Assists in the proper clean up and closure of the kitchen.
• Processes and inspects deliveries including meat, produce, poultry, dry goods for completeness and quality.
• May serve as an expeditor as needed.

What We're Lookin' For

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Food handler's card required upon hire.
• Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.
• Team player with the confidence to take the lead and guide other employees as necessary.

Key Relationships

• Reports directly to Head Chef.
• Frequent interaction with the Kitchen and Taproom teams.

Physical Requirements

• Requires moderate physical efforts. Standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling, and pushing, lifting of weights up to 50 pounds.
• Working conditions involve noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
• May be required to work additional hours as dictated by workload and staffing.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Come as You Are
At Lagunitas, we welcome people (and dogs) from all walks of life. Anyone, regardless of their race, creed, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, marital status, or age, has a home here. Love, progress, and acceptance will always have a seat at our bar.