Lead Line Cook

At Centro Woodfired Pizzeria were looking for an experienced cook who is ready to take the next step into kitchen leadership.
As our Lead Line Cook youll be responsible for leading the line during service setting the standard for food quality and execution and helping develop the cooks around you. This is a hands-on leadership roleyoull be cooking alongside the team while ensuring every plate leaving the kitchen meets Centros standards.
If youre someone who takes pride in consistency thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys coaching others to be their best wed love to meet you.
Responsibilities

• Lead the line during lunch and dinner service.
• Maintain food quality consistency presentation and ticket times.
• Direct and support line cooks throughout each shift.
• Train and mentor new kitchen team members.
• Ensure recipes and portion standards are followed consistently.
• Jump into any station as needed to keep service running smoothly.
• Maintain a clean organized and food-safe kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with management prep cooks and the front-of-house team.
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency quality and teamwork.
• Foster a positive accountable and professional kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• 2 years of high-volume line cooking experience preferred.
• Previous experience leading or training kitchen staff is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to remain calm organized and decisive during busy services.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

What Were Looking For
The right person doesnt just cook great foodthey elevate everyone around them.
Were looking for someone who:

• Leads by example.
• Holds themselves and others to high standards.
• Takes pride in organization and cleanliness.
• Solves problems instead of creating them.
• Accepts feedback and gives it respectfully.
• Brings a positive attitude urgency and professionalism to every shift.

What We Offer

• $1824/hour depending on experience and leadership ability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible full-time employees.
• Performance-based raises and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to grow into Kitchen Manager and other leadership roles.
• Employee meal discounts.
• A professional team-oriented work environment.
• The chance to help shape one of Southern Utahs premier independent restaurants.

Why Centro
At Centro we believe exceptional restaurants are built by exceptional teams. We make our food from scratch cook in authentic wood-fired ovens and hold ourselves to high standards because our guests deserve the best.
Were looking for leaders who care about craftsmanship teamwork and continuous improvement. If youre ready to help lead a kitchen where quality matters and hard work is recognized wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us why youre the right person to lead the line at Centro. Email Resume to: