Lead Cook: Culinary Leader & Kitchen Mentor

Aramark; Winston-Salem (NC); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals according to standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. The role may supervise staff and adapt duties based on client needs.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, cooking, setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, handling equipment safely, and ensuring quality portions for guests. The position emphasizes teamwork and compliance with Aramark policies.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred
• Experience as a cook or related role required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Food safety certification required
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsabilités

• 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.

Description du poste

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals according to standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. The role may supervise staff and adapt duties based on client needs.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, cooking, setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, handling equipment safely, and ensuring quality portions for guests. The position emphasizes teamwork and compliance with Aramark policies.