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Kitchen Lead
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Posted on: Oct 16, 2026
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Princeton, New Jersey
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Kitchen Lead
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Princeton New Jersey United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
CHOPT Kitchen Lead
\nWe're crazy about serving up the best tasting salads around. That means finding the highest quality ingredients, curating diverse flavors, and assembling a talented, passionate team that shares our vision and will help us in our mission to build healthy futures in communities all over.
\nOur four core values lead and guide our behavior in the following ways:
\nBe Generous We incorporate the spirit of generosity into everything we do
\nInnovateWe embrace change and look for new and better ways to execute and deliver
\nServe with Urgency We pay attention and enthusiastically take action when needed
\nBetter tastes Better We hold ourselves to high standards and strive to continuously up our game in our food and actions
\nWe expect our Kitchen Leads to support the restaurant operations by:
\nUpholding and protecting CHOPTs food quality and food safety standards in the kitchen and on the line; initiating corrective actions with employees as needed.
\nWorking alongside team members in the Back-of-House to execute successful food preparation as well as efficient set-up of the line in advance of service.
\nParticipating in early opening shift functions; initiating prep activities before MOD arrives
\nManaging portion control through daily grab tests with the team at random and reporting back to GM/AGM on results
\nProviding support to the General Manager, in relation to ordering, receiving product, inventory, and reviewing pars.
\nLeading and communicating all pertinent food prep information during LTO roll-outs
\nQualified candidates must have:
\nDOH/ServSafe certification and any required city/state food safety certifications
\nPossess basic mathematical and quantitative skills
\nManual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
\nCapability to occasionally move or transport items up to 30 pounds
\nAbility to stand for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment.
\nAvailability to work flexible shifts and schedules, especially early morning hours
\nAbility to communicate clearly with customers and employees and accurately exchange information
\nAbility to adapt to fast-changing priorities
\nSkill in using a computer and/or tablet
\nWhats in it for you..
\nWe invest in YOU. We are growing quickly and we give you the opportunity to do the same! You will start off by participating in our training program that will teach you the leadership and operational skills you need to grow your career with us!
\nOther Perks
\n- 17 days of paid time off (PTO) plus 5 additional days after 3 years
\n- Free salads!
\n- Healthcare, including vision and dental
\n- Paid Maternity Leave & Bonding Time after 1 year
\n- Pre-tax Flexible Spending, Commuter and Dependent Care benefits
\n- Corporate wellness plan with ClassPass
\n- Clear career paths and ongoing training & development
\n- An engaging and supportive environment
\nHere at CHOPT, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQA+, non-binary people, veterans, parents, and differently-abled individuals to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team.
\nIf you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
\nWe participate in eVerify.
Supplemental pay\n- \n
- Tips \n
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- Flexible schedule \n
- Paid time off \n
- Health insurance \n
- Dental insurance \n
- Vision insurance \n
- 401(k) \n
- Referral program \n
- Employee discount \n
- Paid training \n
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Position Details
Posted:
Oct 16, 2026
Reference Number:
6aec75a0beaaa901
Employment:
Full-time
City:
Princeton
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
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