Lead Cook - Culinary Leader & Kitchen Mentor

Aramark; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks a Lead Cook at the Stone Mountain Hotel and Conference Center to oversee food preparation in line with standard recipes and safety guidelines. You will lead kitchen staff, ensure quality, and maintain sanitation while delivering excellent guest service.

The role requires supervising and training staff, operating kitchen equipment, and enforcing food safety policies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and sanitation regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on safety and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food according to recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation practices.
• Delivers excellent customer service to guests.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook or related role

Food safety

Independent work

Math & counting

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark seeks a Lead Cook at the Stone Mountain Hotel and Conference Center to oversee food preparation in line with standard recipes and safety guidelines. You will lead kitchen staff, ensure quality, and maintain sanitation while delivering excellent guest service.

The role requires supervising and training staff, operating kitchen equipment, and enforcing food safety policies in a fast-paced environment.