Culinary Lead & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standardized recipes and production guidelines, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation procedures. You will handle knives and equipment and coordinate daily tasks to meet client requirements and production needs.

The role requires strong teamwork, reliable independent work, and a positive guest service attitude while maintaining quality, portion control, and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations.
• 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, 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

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standardized recipes and production guidelines, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation procedures. You will handle knives and equipment and coordinate daily tasks to meet client requirements and production needs.

The role requires strong teamwork, reliable independent work, and a positive guest service attitude while maintaining quality, portion control, and accurate records.