Lead Cook: Chef Leader & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare foods using standard recipes and guidelines, while following safety and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks, with duties varying by location to meet client needs.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, kitchen setup, ingredient prep, equipment operation, varied cooking methods, plating, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. A focus on customer service and asset security completes the role.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Food safety certification required.

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 experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Math and counting

Communication skills

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare foods using standard recipes and guidelines, while following safety and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks, with duties varying by location to meet client needs.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, kitchen setup, ingredient prep, equipment operation, varied cooking methods, plating, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. A focus on customer service and asset security completes the role.