Top 54 Lead cook Jobs in Waterbury, Ct

Lead Line Cook
The Salty Dog Tavern —Milldale, CT
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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PIZZA MAKER COOK PIZZAIOLO
THE BEACON PIZZA BAR —Beacon Falls, CT
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
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Culinary Lead
sweetgreen —New Haven, CT
- $18.15 an hour
- Call employer
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lead Cook - Cafeteria
Bristol Public Schools —Bristol, CT
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
Lead Production Cook
Honeyplate —West Haven, CT
- $23 - $25 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Kitchen
- Employee discount
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Catering Events Chef
JDCUSTOMCATERING LLC —New Haven, CT
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Team management
- Senior level
- 2 years
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Cook Supervisor
RW Solutions Inc —New Britain, CT
- $23 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
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Breakfast & Lunch Grill Cook
Corporate Dining Company —Hartford, CT
- Up to $22 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Food Service Worker - Floater
Whitsons Culinary Group —Shelton, CT
- $19.62 an hour
- Extended hours
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Cook
Sodexo —West Hartford, CT
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Online Application
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Food Service Worker - Hamden School Nutrition
Whitsons Culinary Group —Hamden, CT
- $17.75 an hour
- Extended hours
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Paid time off
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Commis Chef- Northwest Catholic High School Corporation
Aramark —West Hartford, CT
- $22 - $29 an hour
- High school
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
COOK (FULL TIME)
FISD —New Haven, CT
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Serving
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Lake Compounce - Seasonal Food & Beverage Senior Supervisor
Lake Compounce Amusement Park —Bristol, CT
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Flexible schedule
PREP COOK (PART TIME)
FISD —Cheshire, CT
- $18.50 - $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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District-Wide General Cafeteria Worker
Plymouth Public Schools —Terryville, CT
- $16.81 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- ServSafe
- High school diploma or GED
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Sous Chef
Hartford Marriott Downtown —Hartford, CT
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef
Char & Lemon | CT —Oxford, CT
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Leadership
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Cook
Trinity Health Of New England —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Customer service
- Mid-level
EXECUTIVE CHEF III - BOBCAT DEN - LATE NIGHT - QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
Chartwells HE —Hamden, CT
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Lead Line Cook

The Salty Dog Tavern
Milldale, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 - $24 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Paid time off
Employee discount

Qualifications

Hospitality
Pre-cooking preparation
Teamwork
Mentoring
Kitchen grills

Full Job Description

Lead Line Cook – The Salty Dog Tavern
Milldale, Connecticut
Full-Time | Competitive Pay

About Us
The Salty Dog Tavern is a fun, fast-paced neighborhood tavern focused on great food, cold drinks, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We’re a place where guests come to enjoy good times, live entertainment, weekly events, and delicious food while our team works together to create a great experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

We’re looking for dependable, energetic team members who enjoy working with people, thrive in a busy environment, and want to be part of a team that takes pride in providing excellent guest service. If you’re hardworking, positive, and ready to have a little fun while you work, we’d love to have you join the Salty Dog pack!

Position Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Lead Line Cook to assist our Kitchen Manager with day-to-day operations and help lead our culinary team. The ideal candidate is reliable, and takes pride in maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and high standards of execution. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen reflects the quality The Salty Dog Tavern is known for.

Responsibilities

Support the KM in daily kitchen operations and leadership
Oversee food prep, cooking, and plating to meet quality and presentation standards
Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance
Train and mentor line cooks as needed
Monitor inventory levels, communicate shortages, and assist with ordering
Ensure consistency across menu items and adherence to recipes
Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
Step into leadership role during KM’s absence

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen required
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to stay calm and organized during busy service hours
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Dependable, professional, and able to work nights and weekends
Passion for great food and hospitality
Sundays are a MUST

Why Work With Us

Competitive hourly pay based on experience
Fun, fast-paced environment with a supportive team
Employee discounts on food and beverages

If you take pride in your craft and want to grow with a respected local brand, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and join the Salty Dog Team!

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Paid training

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

Describe your experience with training or mentoring newer kitchen staff. How do you ensure consistency and quality when teaching others?
What steps do you take to maintain food quality and consistency during a busy service?
How do you handle communication and teamwork during high-stress periods on the line?
What is your understanding of proper food safety and sanitation practices in a commercial kitchen?
Can you describe a time you helped identify and correct a food quality or safety issue before it reached a guest?
How many years of experience do you have working as a line cook in a high-volume kitchen?
When your supervisor is not present, how do you ensure the kitchen continues to run smoothly and professionally?
Why do you want to work for The Salty Dog Tavern? Have you researched our brand, and what attracts you to our style of food and atmosphere?

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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lead cook jobs in waterbury, ct

Lead Line Cook

PIZZA MAKER COOK PIZZAIOLO

Culinary Lead

Lead Cook - Cafeteria

Lead Production Cook

Catering Events Chef

Cook Supervisor

Breakfast & Lunch Grill Cook

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Lead Cook

Food Service Worker - Hamden School Nutrition

Commis Chef- Northwest Catholic High School Corporation

COOK (FULL TIME)

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PREP COOK (PART TIME)

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EXECUTIVE CHEF III - BOBCAT DEN - LATE NIGHT - QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY

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