Culinary Lead & Kitchen Operations Supervisor

Aramark Corporation; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation seeks a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and guidelines, while enforcing food safety, sanitation, and safety policies. The role may supervise staff and adjust duties by location and client requirements.

Responsibilities include training, portioning, setup, and ensuring quality, with emphasis on safety and teamwork. Physical demands may include lifting and standing; uniforms and PPE may be required.

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 principles of food preparation and cooking methods.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations including proper handling, sanitation and storage.
• 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 tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and food safety procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods on foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Follows Aramark safety policies, including food safety and sanitation.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook or related role

Independent work

Food preparation knowledge

Food safety regulations

Food safety certification

Math and counting skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Corporation seeks a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and guidelines, while enforcing food safety, sanitation, and safety policies. The role may supervise staff and adjust duties by location and client requirements.

Responsibilities include training, portioning, setup, and ensuring quality, with emphasis on safety and teamwork. Physical demands may include lifting and standing; uniforms and PPE may be required.