Lead Cook: Culinary Leader & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Corporation; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals per standard recipes while maintaining food safety and sanitation. You will supervise staff, set up stations, and ensure quality and consistency across dishes. Ability to follow guidelines and work under client requirements is essential.

The role involves operating ovens, grills, and other equipment, plus maintaining a positive guest experience and teamwork with other staff. Experience in food service and certification in food safety are preferred.

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 basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.</n>

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook or related role

Food safety knowledge

Independent work

Basic math skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals per standard recipes while maintaining food safety and sanitation. You will supervise staff, set up stations, and ensure quality and consistency across dishes. Ability to follow guidelines and work under client requirements is essential.

The role involves operating ovens, grills, and other equipment, plus maintaining a positive guest experience and teamwork with other staff. Experience in food service and certification in food safety are preferred.