Team Lead - Kitchen

Company: Knott's Berry Farm
Location: Buena Park
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

Overview: The Team Lead -Kitchen, essentially ensures all associates take their breaks and lunches in accordance to State law and KBF policies. The team Lead also helps the Supervisor set up the Kitchen and assists with running the day operations, though they take guidance from the Supervisor or Chef. Salary Details: $22.06/hr. Responsibilities: The team Lead reviews the schedule for the day and creates a break and lunch plan for all associates to follow. Ensures all associates in the kitchen follow the break and lunch plan and take their time off as required and directed in order to stay withing State requirements. The team lead takes some feedback from associates on scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holidays and gives those to the Chef before a schedule is created. Assist with breaks by taking over the role of the associate while they are out on break when no one else is available. Review the Six Flags Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures. They will give direction to any associate if they are not following proper grooming or costume policies and report to Supervisor or Chef. Help set up the Kitchen when needed and work on the line as needed. Qualifications: High school diploma / GED required. Food Handler’s Card required. At least 2 years of prior culinary experience. Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holiday due to business needs.

Keywords: Knott's Berry Farm, Encinitas , Team Lead - Kitchen, Hospitality & Tourism , Buena Park, California