Culinary Lead Cook — Lead Prep, Cook, Inspire

Aramark; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Lead Cook position involves cooking and preparing food per standard recipes and guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and delegate tasks; duties vary by location to meet client needs.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, food prep, setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, and operating kitchen equipment. A focus on customer service and adherence to safety policies is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• 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, food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Maintains clean, safe work areas and follows food safety policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook

Independence

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Aramark Lead Cook position involves cooking and preparing food per standard recipes and guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and delegate tasks; duties vary by location to meet client needs.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, food prep, setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, and operating kitchen equipment. A focus on customer service and adherence to safety policies is essential.