Lead Cook & Culinary Team Leader

Aramark Corporation; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in Conway, AR is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and adapt to client requirements.

You will handle knives and kitchen equipment, set up stations, train staff, and ensure timely service with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction. Previous cooking and supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation and various cooking methods.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on duties 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 and peeling.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers and mixers.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward guests and staff.
• Produces and maintains production records.

Skills

Cook experience

Supervisory experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Independent work

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark Corporation in Conway, AR is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and adapt to client requirements.

You will handle knives and kitchen equipment, set up stations, train staff, and ensure timely service with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction. Previous cooking and supervisory experience preferred.