Lead Cook: Culinary Leader & Team Mentor

Aramark; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook who will be responsible for cooking and preparing food according to standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role requires safe handling of knives and equipment and may include supervising staff and delegating tasks.

The position involves coordinating daily activities, training staff on safety procedures, and ensuring high-quality food service to guests and clients at locations served by Aramark.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking methods.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations including sanitation and storage.
• Ability to supervise staff and train others.
• Food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety and sanitation procedures.
• 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.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food preparation knowledge

Food safety certification

Math abilities

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook who will be responsible for cooking and preparing food according to standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role requires safe handling of knives and equipment and may include supervising staff and delegating tasks.

The position involves coordinating daily activities, training staff on safety procedures, and ensuring high-quality food service to guests and clients at locations served by Aramark.