Lead Cook: Elevate the Kitchen & Mentor the Team

Aramark; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in New York seeks a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. This role may supervise staff and assign tasks to meet client requirements.

You will set up workstations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and other equipment, and apply diverse cooking methods to meats and vegetables while maintaining high guest service and safety 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 principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication 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.
• Cook and prepare 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.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• 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 toward guests and staff.
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in New York seeks a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. This role may supervise staff and assign tasks to meet client requirements.

You will set up workstations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and other equipment, and apply diverse cooking methods to meats and vegetables while maintaining high guest service and safety standards.