Lead Cook: Elevate Kitchen Ops & Team Mentorship

Aramark; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals from standard recipes, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain safety and sanitation standards in our client locations. You will handle knives and equipment, train teammates, and ensure timely service while following production guidelines and Aramark policies.

Ideal candidates will have prior cook or related role experience, strong knowledge of food safety practices, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking methods.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals from standard recipes, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain safety and sanitation standards in our client locations. You will handle knives and equipment, train teammates, and ensure timely service while following production guidelines and Aramark policies.

Ideal candidates will have prior cook or related role experience, strong knowledge of food safety practices, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.