Lead Cook: Culinary Leader & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Correctional Services; Albion (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while following strict food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and adjust assignments as needed to meet client requirements.

You will set up workstation, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and grills, and ensure dishes are plated and portioned per guidelines. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, teamwork, and guest service.

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
• 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

Staff supervision

Food safety knowledge

Independent work

Knife handling safety

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while following strict food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and adjust assignments as needed to meet client requirements.

You will set up workstation, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and grills, and ensure dishes are plated and portioned per guidelines. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, teamwork, and guest service.