Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Markham, Ontario seeks an Experienced Lead Cook to supervise kitchen staff, prepare meals per recipes, and ensure high standards of food safety. The role involves managing daily production, training staff, and maintaining sanitation across the kitchen environment.

The candidate will handle various cooking methods, ensure portion control, and support customer service while adhering to company policies. This is an on-site position with potential schedule variability.

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 the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Food safety certification required

Responsibilities

• Assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed 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 a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Markham, Ontario seeks an Experienced Lead Cook to supervise kitchen staff, prepare meals per recipes, and ensure high standards of food safety. The role involves managing daily production, training staff, and maintaining sanitation across the kitchen environment.

The candidate will handle various cooking methods, ensure portion control, and support customer service while adhering to company policies. This is an on-site position with potential schedule variability.