Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Canada is seeking a Lead Cook to supervise food preparation, follow recipes and safety guidelines, and manage kitchen operations. The role requires supervising staff, proper knife handling, and adherence to sanitary policies to ensure guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include training staff, preparing meals from standardized recipes, coordinating with shifts, and maintaining equipment and food safety standards, with flexibility to adapt to client requirements across locations.

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, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• 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 tasks.
• Trains staff on food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following guidelines.
• Maintains food safety policies and stores food properly.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward guests.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and protects company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Independent work capability

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in Canada is seeking a Lead Cook to supervise food preparation, follow recipes and safety guidelines, and manage kitchen operations. The role requires supervising staff, proper knife handling, and adherence to sanitary policies to ensure guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include training staff, preparing meals from standardized recipes, coordinating with shifts, and maintaining equipment and food safety standards, with flexibility to adapt to client requirements across locations.