Lead Cook - Dining Services at Oglethorpe University

Aramark; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark leads the dining program at Oglethorpe University. The Lead Cook will prepare meals per recipes and guidelines, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met across all stations.

The role involves station setup, ingredient preparation, equipment operation, and maintaining high-quality service in a busy campus dining environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience or ability to supervise staff.
• Experience as a cook or in a related culinary role.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Basic math and counting skills for portioning and inventory.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise daily activities of kitchen staff.
• Train staff on food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Prepare food following recipes and production guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Measure, weigh, and prepare ingredients for service.
• Safely handle knives and kitchen tools.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Cook using various methods and portion finished dishes.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness of areas and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service in front-of-house or dining settings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Math and counting

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Lead Cook – Dining Services at Oglethorpe University

Requisition #: 664054

Location: Brookhaven, GA 30319, US

Job Description

The Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual in this role should safely handle knives and equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. The Lead Cook may supervise employees and delegate responsibilities. The responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Job 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.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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 the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.