Culinary Supervisor: Lead Cook & Kitchen Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Cook at Aramark is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and delegate responsibilities, with duties varying by location based on client needs.

Responsibilities include training staff, preparing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring quality portions and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a kitchen or related role is preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized 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 and similar equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food properly and maintains safety procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and protects company assets.
• Produces and maintains production records and schedules.

Skills

Food safety procedures

Supervisory experience

Cooking methods

Knife handling

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

The Lead Cook at Aramark is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and delegate responsibilities, with duties varying by location based on client needs.

Responsibilities include training staff, preparing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring quality portions and safety.