Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Canada; London; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Ontario, Canada to lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to recipes, safety standards, and sanitation guidelines. The role requires hands-on cooking, training teammates, and maintaining quality and efficiency.

Applicants should have prior cook or supervisory experience, food safety certification, and strong communication skills. The position involves varied duties across production, setup, and equipment operation in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation following safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Ability to supervise staff and delegate tasks.
• Strong math and counting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on safety procedures, cooking methods, and food handling.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Provides excellent customer service to guests and colleagues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent worker

Interpersonal communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Ontario, Canada to lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to recipes, safety standards, and sanitation guidelines. The role requires hands-on cooking, training teammates, and maintaining quality and efficiency.

Applicants should have prior cook or supervisory experience, food safety certification, and strong communication skills. The position involves varied duties across production, setup, and equipment operation in a fast-paced