Head Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Corporation; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food to established recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety, sanitation, and quality standards. The role may supervise staff and delegate tasks in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.

The role requires strong supervision and cooking skills, ability to work independently, and commitment to quality service for guests in a dynamic food service environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on job duties and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Preps ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
• Maintains food safety, sanitation, and customer service.

Skills

Supervision experience

Experience as a cook

Independence

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food to established recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety, sanitation, and quality standards. The role may supervise staff and delegate tasks in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.

The role requires strong supervision and cooking skills, ability to work independently, and commitment to quality service for guests in a dynamic food service environment.