About the role
Lead Line Cook
Location: Tempe, AZ
Pay Range: $22-$25 /hr
Evening: 4:00pm - 11:30pm
Let’s Be Blunt
Cannabis isn’t just an industry — it’s a movement.
At Mint Cannabis, we’re raising the bar on infused dining with one of the nation’s first full-service cannabis kitchens. Our Lead Cooks are the heartbeat of the kitchen — guiding the team, maintaining top-tier quality, and ensuring every infused dish meets our high standards for flavor, consistency, and precise dosing.
This isn’t your average kitchen leadership role — it’s an opportunity to help shape an innovative culinary program that’s redefining how people experience cannabis.
Ready to lead something amaZing? 🍕🔥 Let’s make it happen.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and support daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth execution across all stations
- Oversee food preparation to maintain consistent flavor, presentation, and accurate infusion dosing
- Guide, train, and mentor kitchen staff, promoting best practices in food safety, cleanliness, and efficiency
- Delegate prep tasks and manage daily prep lists to balance patient orders, specials, and production needs
- Accurately calculate and verify butter and oil portions used in infused dishes
- Ensure all products are properly labeled, including vegan options and compliance with regulatory standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked kitchen, enforcing sanitation and food safety protocols
- Conduct quality checks on all food items and uphold “when in doubt, throw it out” standards
- Oversee inventory management, including FIFO practices, ordering needs, and minimizing waste
- Coordinate and stage daily specials to ensure timely and efficient service
- Support packaging, dishwashing, and cross-functional kitchen duties as needed
- Track daily production, update inventory logs, and communicate shift updates to leadership via Slack
- Assist with scheduling support, shift coverage, and operational planning alongside kitchen leadership
What You’ll Bring
- 2+ years of commercial cooking experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and consistency
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Solid understanding of food safety standards and kitchen operations
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable with basic math, scaling recipes, and dosing calculations
- Positive attitude and hands-on leadership approach
Why You'll Love Mint Cannabis
- A work culture that’s welcoming, passionate, and built on good vibes
- Opportunities for growth as we expand into new markets
- Discounts on products and merch
- Health, dental, and vision benefits (for eligible roles)
- Paid time off to relax, recharge, and take care of you
- A chance to be part of something amaZing 🌱
A Few Things You’ll Need
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Facility Agent Card if required by your state.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment with hot equipment and food handling requirements
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