Lead Cook & Culinary Team Leader

Aramark Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations at client sites. You will supervise staff, ensure recipes and production guidelines are followed, and uphold food safety standards.

The role involves training team members, setting up stations, and maintaining quality and sanitation across shifts. You will work with ovens, grills, fryers, and other equipment, preparing meals with consistency and efficiency while delivering excellent guest service in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on duties, food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers safely.
• Maintains food safety standards and sanitation.
• Maintains positive guest or customer service attitudes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook or related role

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations at client sites. You will supervise staff, ensure recipes and production guidelines are followed, and uphold food safety standards.

The role involves training team members, setting up stations, and maintaining quality and sanitation across shifts. You will work with ovens, grills, fryers, and other equipment, preparing meals with consistency and efficiency while delivering excellent guest service in a fast-paced