Lead Cook: Culinary Leader & Kitchen Mentor

Aramark Corporation; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks and operate grills, ovens, and other equipment.

The role emphasizes accurate portioning, safety, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. The position requires feeding and cooking skills, a food safety certification, and the ability to train teammates.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification 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, 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

Food safety certification

Interpersonal communication

Knife handling

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks and operate grills, ovens, and other equipment.

The role emphasizes accurate portioning, safety, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. The position requires feeding and cooking skills, a food safety certification, and the ability to train teammates.