Lead Cook: Kitchen Team Leader & Food Safety Expert

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks, adapting to location variations and client requirements.

The role requires experience as a cook and in supervising others, strong knowledge of food preparation methods, and commitment to quality service for guests and customers.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and 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

Supervision

Cooking experience

Independent work

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks, adapting to location variations and client requirements.

The role requires experience as a cook and in supervising others, strong knowledge of food preparation methods, and commitment to quality service for guests and customers.