Lead Cook: Culinary Team Leader & Prep Master

Aramark; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to standard recipes and production guidelines, while adhering to food safety, handling, and sanitation policies. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks, with responsibilities varying by location.

The position emphasizes safe knife handling, operating grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers, and maintaining clean workspaces. Benefits and the application process are defined in the posting; applicants with relevant experience

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge and certifications required.
• Ability to supervise staff and delegate responsibilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• 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, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines.
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Math and counting skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to standard recipes and production guidelines, while adhering to food safety, handling, and sanitation policies. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks, with responsibilities varying by location.

The position emphasizes safe knife handling, operating grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers, and maintaining clean workspaces. Benefits and the application process are defined in the posting; applicants with relevant experience