Lead Cook & Culinary Team Leader

Aramark; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook in Selinsgrove, PA to cook and prepare food using standard recipes while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating responsibilities based on client needs.

You will work with grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment while maintaining high quality and guest service. The position requires prior cooking experience, ability to work independently, and a strong understanding of food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff and delegating tasks.
• Proven cooking experience with standard recipes and production guidelines.
• Knowledge of basic food safety, sanitation, and storage regulations.
• Strong math and counting skills for measurements and portion control.
• Effective written and verbal communication with team and guests.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise daily activities; ensure tasks completed.
• Train staff on duties, safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Cook and prepare food per production guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstations with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and peeling.

Skills

Supervision

Cooking

Food safety

Math skills

Communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook in Selinsgrove, PA to cook and prepare food using standard recipes while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating responsibilities based on client needs.

You will work with grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment while maintaining high quality and guest service. The position requires prior cooking experience, ability to work independently, and a strong understanding of food safety regulations.