Lead Cook: Culinary Lead & Kitchen Mentor

Aramark United States; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Lead Cook position in the United States is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff, delegate tasks, and adjust duties to meet client needs in various locations.

The ideal candidate has cooking experience, the ability to work independently, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality and safety in a fast-paced foodservice environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety and sanitation procedures, and cooking methods.
• 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 and stoves.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods on meats and vegetables.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward guests and colleagues.
• 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

Supervision

Team leadership

Communication

Independence

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Ovens & stoves operation

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Aramark Lead Cook position in the United States is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff, delegate tasks, and adjust duties to meet client needs in various locations.

The ideal candidate has cooking experience, the ability to work independently, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality and safety in a fast-paced foodservice environment.