Lead Cook - Culinary Team Lead

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Lead Cook for Honeycomb Cafe at the University of South Carolina. You will cook and prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.

The Lead Cook may supervise staff, schedule activities, train on safety, and ensure quality, consistency, and guest service. This role requires initiative, teamwork, and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong math and counting skills.
• 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

Independent worker

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Lead Cook for Honeycomb Cafe at the University of South Carolina. You will cook and prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.

The Lead Cook may supervise staff, schedule activities, train on safety, and ensure quality, consistency, and guest service. This role requires initiative, teamwork, and adherence to company policies.