Lead Cook & Culinary Team Leader

ARAMARK; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Plano, TX is seeking a Lead Cook who will prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. This role may supervise staff and delegate tasks, with responsibilities varying by client need.

The successful candidate will handle knives and kitchen equipment safely, set up stations, measure ingredients, and cook with diverse methods to ensure quality and timely service for guests and clients.

Qualifications

• Supervisor experience preferred in related role.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of food prep principles, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise daily work activities.
• Train staff on duties, food safety and sanitation.
• Cook and prepare food using standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring and chopping.
• Safely use all food utensils and equipment.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and use various methods.
• Arrange, garnish and portion food following guidelines.
• Properly store food following safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service with guests.
• Follow Aramark safety policies and ensure asset security.
• Produce and maintain work schedules and production records.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Independent work

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in Plano, TX is seeking a Lead Cook who will prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. This role may supervise staff and delegate tasks, with responsibilities varying by client need.

The successful candidate will handle knives and kitchen equipment safely, set up stations, measure ingredients, and cook with diverse methods to ensure quality and timely service for guests and clients.