Lead Cook - Dining Hall Kitchen Leader

Aramark; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook for Liberty Dining Hall at the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC. The role involves cooking with standard recipes, following safety procedures, and supervising staff as needed.

Responsibilities include training, food preparation, equipment setup, and adherence to production guidelines. Strong knowledge of safety, sanitation, and teamwork is required for serving guests and maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred
• Experience as a cook or related role required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
• 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, 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

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math accuracy

Independent work

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Knives

Ovens

Grills

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook for Liberty Dining Hall at the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC. The role involves cooking with standard recipes, following safety procedures, and supervising staff as needed.

Responsibilities include training, food preparation, equipment setup, and adherence to production guidelines. Strong knowledge of safety, sanitation, and teamwork is required for serving guests and maintaining high standards.