Head Cook in Tyler, Texas at Tyler Cookie Co LLC

Nick the Greek is coming to Tyler, and we're looking for an experienced Head Cook / Kitchen Lead to help lead our opening kitchen team!

This is a hands-on working leadership position. Our Head Cook will work alongside the kitchen team every day; cooking, prepping, training team members, maintaining food quality and cleanliness standards, and setting the pace during busy service.

If you're an experienced cook who takes pride in your work, thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, and is ready for more responsibility and earning potential, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Work hands-on in all kitchen stations and lead by example

Prepare and cook food according to Nick the Greek recipes and standards

Help train, coach, and develop kitchen team members

Maintain speed, accuracy, portioning, and food quality during service

Keep the kitchen clean, organized, stocked, and ready for each shift

Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are followed

Direct kitchen flow and help position team members during busy periods

Communicate effectively with Front of House leadership

Help identify and correct performance or execution issues

Complete opening and closing kitchen responsibilities

Jump wherever needed to keep service moving

What We're Looking For

Previous restaurant kitchen experience required

Previous experience as a Head Cook, Lead Cook, Kitchen Lead, Shift Lead, or similar position strongly preferred

Strong cooking and food preparation skills

Ability to work quickly while maintaining quality and consistency

Comfortable coaching and directing other kitchen employees

Reliable, hardworking, and able to lead by example

Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation

Ability to remain calm and productive during high-volume service

Open and flexible availability

Schedule & Overtime

This is a full-time hourly position with regular overtime expected and required.

The Head Cook should anticipate working approximately six days per week, depending on business needs. Additional hours and flexibility will be particularly important during training, grand opening, and the first several months of operation.

Store hours are still being finalized but are expected to be approximately 10:30 AM–10:00 PM, seven days a week. Availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

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