Kitchen Team Lead -Hot Food

We are seeking a passionate, high-energy Kitchen Team Lead to join our team at Hen House. In this role, you'll bring energy and ownership to the kitchen-driving consistency, inspiring your team, and delivering fresh, high-quality ready-to-eat offerings that elevate the guest experience and keep customers coming back.

At Hen House, we're more than a grocery store-we're a team committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through quality products, strong teamwork, and consistent execution. As part of the Balls Food Stores family, we offer the stability of a locally owned company with deep community roots.

This is a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves working with food, and is motivated by building a strong team, delivering great results, and creating a kitchen operation they can truly take pride in.

• →Provide friendly, helpful, and respectful guest service while ensuring a positive food service experience
• →Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and product presentation
• →Ensure timely production of deli items such as sandwiches, salads, hot foods, grab-and-go meals, and catering orders
• →Maintain efficient kitchen workflow during peak service hours and support overall department execution
• →Monitor portion control, product consistency, and minimize food waste
• →Supervise and direct team members, ensuring accountability, productivity, and consistent execution
• →Train team members on recipes, prep procedures, food safety, and sanitation standards
• →Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times
• →Enforce all food safety, sanitation, labeling, and rotation standards to ensure compliance
• →Prepare for and support health inspections and ensure adherence to all local regulations
• →Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and track product usage to support availability and reduce shrink
• →Support food and labor cost control efforts in partnership with department leadership
• →Ensure consistency in recipes, food quality, and presentation standards
• →Assist with menu execution, seasonal items, and continuous improvement of offerings
• →Support scheduling, task delegation, and shift execution to meet operational needs
• →Communicate clearly with store leadership and collaborate across departments to support store goals
• →Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including attendance, conduct, and safety standards
• →Support loss prevention efforts and maintain awareness of cost controls
• →Remain hands-on and productive during all shifts, stepping in as needed to support the team
• →Other job duties as assigned

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Required: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Required: 2+ years of kitchen, deli, or prepared foods experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities
• Preferred: Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
• Preferred: Experience with inventory management, ordering, and food cost control