Kitchen Lead & Culinary Supervisor

Aramark; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Calgary, Alberta is hiring a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation procedures. This role may supervise staff, set up workstations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, grills, fryers, and other equipment, ensuring high quality and guest satisfaction.

A valid food safety certification and strong teamwork are preferred. The pay range is $18.00–$20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation principles and cooking methods.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and food safety procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines.
• Stores food by following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Math and counting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in Calgary, Alberta is hiring a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation procedures. This role may supervise staff, set up workstations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, grills, fryers, and other equipment, ensuring high quality and guest satisfaction.

A valid food safety certification and strong teamwork are preferred. The pay range is $18.00–$20.00 per hour.