Lead Cook & Culinary Team Leader

Aramark; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Lead Cook position involves cooking and preparing food per standard recipes and guidelines, while ensuring safety and sanitation. The role may include supervising staff and adapting to site-specific client needs.

The candidate should have prior cook experience, a solid understanding of food safety, and the ability to operate kitchen equipment safely. The job emphasizes customer service and adherence to Aramark policies.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• 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 and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses diverse cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following guidelines.
• Stores food following food safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and protects company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and production records.

Skills

Supervision experience

Cook experience

Work independently

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Lead Cook position involves cooking and preparing food per standard recipes and guidelines, while ensuring safety and sanitation. The role may include supervising staff and adapting to site-specific client needs.

The candidate should have prior cook experience, a solid understanding of food safety, and the ability to operate kitchen equipment safely. The job emphasizes customer service and adherence to Aramark policies.