Kitchen Lead & Culinary Supervisor

Aramark; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

The Lead Cook at Aramark is responsible for cooking and preparing food following standard recipes and production guidelines, while ensuring food safety and sanitation. The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and adapting duties by location to meet client requirements and business needs.

Compensation includes an hourly rate and comprehensive benefits; no fixed application window and consideration of Fair Chance Ordinances where applicable.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred
• Experience as a cook or related role required
• 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, standard 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

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

The Lead Cook at Aramark is responsible for cooking and preparing food following standard recipes and production guidelines, while ensuring food safety and sanitation. The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and adapting duties by location to meet client requirements and business needs.

Compensation includes an hourly rate and comprehensive benefits; no fixed application window and consideration of Fair Chance Ordinances where applicable.