Lead Cook: Culinary Leader in High-Volume Kitchens

Aramark Correctional Services; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Cook position at Aramark Correctional Services requires preparing food according to standard recipes and production guidelines while following strict food safety and sanitation practices. The role may supervise staff, assign daily tasks, train on safety procedures, and ensure secure handling of all kitchen operations.

Candidates should have prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety regulations, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations.
• 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 experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Mathematical skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

The Lead Cook position at Aramark Correctional Services requires preparing food according to standard recipes and production guidelines while following strict food safety and sanitation practices. The role may supervise staff, assign daily tasks, train on safety procedures, and ensure secure handling of all kitchen operations.

Candidates should have prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety regulations, and the ability to work independently.