Lead Cook & Culinary Leader at Courtyard Café

Aramark; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook for the Western Carolina University Courtyard Cafe location in Cullowhee, NC. The role focuses on preparing meals per standard recipes and supervising staff while following strict food safety and sanitation procedures.

The Lead Cook may train colleagues, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure high quality service. You will handle varying duties by location and support production needs daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum supervisory experience in a kitchen setting.
• Proven ability to cook using standardized recipes and guidelines.
• Knowledge of basic food safety, handling, sanitation and storage rules.
• Ability to work with limited supervision while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong math, counting and portion-control skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication in a team.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise daily activities and staff.
• Train staff on food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring and chopping.
• Operate ovens, stoves and kitchen equipment.
• Bake, roast and use various cooking methods.
• Portion and garnish food according to guidelines.
• Store food safely and maintain cleanliness.
• Maintain customer service and protect company assets.
• Produce and maintain production records as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Independent work

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook for the Western Carolina University Courtyard Cafe location in Cullowhee, NC. The role focuses on preparing meals per standard recipes and supervising staff while following strict food safety and sanitation procedures.

The Lead Cook may train colleagues, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure high quality service. You will handle varying duties by location and support production needs daily.