Lead Cook — Culinary Leader & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Texas; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and cook food following standardized recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. You will supervise staff, train on procedures, and manage workstations, ingredients, and equipment to ensure high-quality meals and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes safe knife use, operation of ovens and mixers, and maintaining clean, organized kitchens in a fast-paced environment at client locations.

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.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and various cooking methods.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations, handling, sanitation and storage; food safety certification preferred.
• 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

Supervisory experience

Cooking methods

Food safety

Knife handling

Communication skills

Math skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and cook food following standardized recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. You will supervise staff, train on procedures, and manage workstations, ingredients, and equipment to ensure high-quality meals and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes safe knife use, operation of ovens and mixers, and maintaining clean, organized kitchens in a fast-paced environment at client locations.