Head Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Valdosta, GA to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while enforcing safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff, delegate duties, and ensure quality and guest satisfaction across locations.

The role requires cooking experience, leadership, and commitment to food safety. Responsibilities include setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining schedules.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and various cooking methods, and food safety.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and supervises daily work activities for staff.
• Trains staff on food safety, sanitation procedures, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food using standardized recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses knives and operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Maintains sanitation, stores food properly, and cleans work areas.
• Provides excellent customer service and supports Aramark safety policies.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook or related role

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math and counting

Interpersonal and communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Valdosta, GA to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while enforcing safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff, delegate duties, and ensure quality and guest satisfaction across locations.

The role requires cooking experience, leadership, and commitment to food safety. Responsibilities include setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining schedules.