Top 214 Lead cook Jobs in Reading, Ma

Kitchen Manager
Pressed Cafe —Boston, MA
- From $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Fast casual restaurant
- Cooking
- Mid-level
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Kitchen Manager
Pressed Cafe —Dedham, MA
- From $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- In person
- Fast casual restaurant
- Cooking
- Mid-level
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Sous Chef - Boston
Tatte Bakery & Café —Brookline, MA
- $65,000 - $79,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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School Dining Site Lead
GENUINE FOODS —Saugus, MA
- $23 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Culinary Lead
sweetgreen —Lynnfield, MA
- $18.19 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Food Service Worker Lead - Berklee College of Music
Aramark —Boston, MA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- ServSafe
- Fair chance
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lead Cook- 11a-730p-Saturday through Wednesday
Carleton-Willard Homes, Inc. —Bedford, MA
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Opportunities for advancement
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Life Cafe Food Prep Cook
Life Time —Peabody, MA
- $21.50 - $28.75 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Executive Sous Chef
Fidelity Investments —Boston, MA
- $74,000 - $141,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Team management
- Mentoring
- Loan repayment program
- Tuition reimbursement
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Food Service Worker - McElroy
Boston College —Chestnut Hill, MA
- $24.96 - $26.27 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Lead Production Cook
Sodexo —Somerville, MA
- $26 - $27 an hour
- Online Application
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Cook
Boston Harbor Hotel —Boston, MA
- $31 - $36 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
13d
Cook Senior
North Shore Medical Center, Inc. —Salem, MA
- $17.71 - $25.28 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospital
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Opportunities for advancement
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Lead Line Cook
o ya —Boston, MA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
Lead Cook
Tufts Medical Center —Boston, MA
- $20.12 - $25.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
General Cook
Harvard University —Cambridge, MA
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Head Cook/Kitchen Manager, Salem Public Schools [SY 2026-2027]
Salem Public Schools —Salem, MA
- $27.97 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Health insurance
FRONT OF HOUSE LEAD SUPERVISOR (FULL TIME)
Bon Appetit —Boston, MA
- $26.50 - $36.06 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Culinary Supervisor
Sodexo —South Hamilton, MA
- $26 - $32 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
4d
Lead Cook, LTLC
SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL —Lowell, MA
- $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- No high school diploma
- Wellness program
- 403(b) matching
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Kitchen Manager

Pressed Cafe -
Boston, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $90,000 a year

Qualifications

Cooking
Team development
Food & beverage industry
Recruiting
Organizational skills

Full Job Description

About Us

At Pressed Cafe, we believe exceptional food and drink start with quality ingredients and a passion for hospitality. Our all-day menu features Mediterranean-inspired dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, paired with great coffee and fast, friendly service.

Pressed Cafe is an emerging, high-growth premium quick-casual restaurant company with a strong regional presence and exciting expansion plans. With multiple locations today and an aggressive development pipeline, we are building the infrastructure to scale significantly over the next several years. As a founder-led organization, we remain deeply committed to hospitality, culture, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

At the heart of everything we do is our mission: Great People, Great Food, Great Coffee.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee our culinary operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service management and a passion for delivering high-quality dining experiences. As the Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for managing kitchen staff, ensuring food safety standards, and maintaining an efficient kitchen environment. This role requires excellent leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Hourly role with base wages up to $90,000 annually based on a 55-hour workweek (including overtime), plus eligibility for quarterly bonuses.

What You’ll Do

Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate daily activities to ensure smooth operations.
Manage food production processes, ensuring quality and consistency in all dishes served.
Train new staff on food handling procedures, safety protocols, and cooking techniques.
Be hands-on working alongside team stepping into service as needed to support prep, line execution, and expediting during peak hours while modeling efficiency, teamwork, and high culinary standards.
Hire and develop new staff members, including recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, coaching, and conducting performance evaluations to build a strong, motivated, and high-performing kitchen team.
Oversee inventory management, including ordering supplies and managing stock levels.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen in compliance with health regulations.
Collaborate with other departments to enhance overall guest satisfaction through exceptional hospitality.

What You Bring

Proven experience in food service management or a similar role within the hospitality industry.
Strong supervisory skills with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
Knowledge of food handling regulations and best practices in food production.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in managing kitchen operations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality.
Culinary skills with the ability to cook various cuisines is a plus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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