Lead Cook: Culinary Leader & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. The candidate should safely handle knives and operate grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, and other equipment.

This role may supervise staff and delegate tasks based on location and client needs. The ideal candidate has experience as a cook or in a related role, can work independently with limited supervision, and possesses

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of standard recipes and production guidelines.
• Familiarity with basic math and portion control.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and storage regulations.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety, sanitation procedures, and cooking methods.
• 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 items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward guests and staff.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and protects assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook or related role

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math and counting

Interpersonal and communication

Job description

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. The candidate should safely handle knives and operate grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, and other equipment.

This role may supervise staff and delegate tasks based on location and client needs. The ideal candidate has experience as a cook or in a related role, can work independently with limited supervision, and possesses