Lead Cook - Cleveland Zoo

Aramark; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Cook who will be responsible for cooking and preparing food while ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures. This role involves supervising staff, training them on food safety and cooking methods, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Join a team that values skill development and customer satisfaction, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on both employees and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Food safety certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and assigns daily work activities.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Methods

Food Safety Regulations

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Fryers

Knives

Mixers

Job description

The Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual in this role should safely handle knives and equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. The Lead Cook may supervise employees and delegate responsibilities. The responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Job 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.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).