Lead Cook: Culinary Leader & Team Mentor

Aramark; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared to standard recipes and safety guidelines. The role involves supervising staff, training on sanitation, and maintaining high service quality for guests.

The ideal candidate has prior cooking experience and strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently under varying location requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff or a team in a kitchen setting.
• Proven cooking experience and knowledge of kitchen operations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise daily activities; oversee task completion.
• Train staff on safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cook and prepare food using standardized recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstations with ingredients and equipment for service.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping items.
• Safely use knives and kitchen tools; maintain food safety practices.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Cook using diverse methods to prepare meats, vegetables, and more.
• Garnish, portion, and store foods per guidelines; maintain sanitation.
• Maintain excellent customer service and uphold Aramark policies.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared to standard recipes and safety guidelines. The role involves supervising staff, training on sanitation, and maintaining high service quality for guests.

The ideal candidate has prior cooking experience and strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently under varying location requirements.