Lead Cook - Ford Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center

Aramark; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Cook to join their team at the Ford Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for preparing delicious meals while ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures. You will lead a team, training staff on proper cooking methods and food handling, while also maintaining a positive atmosphere for guests and coworkers alike. This position offers a unique opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards of quality and safety. If you have a passion for cooking and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Food safety certification is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and assign daily work activities.
• Cook and prepare food following safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain excellent customer service with a positive attitude.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Methods

Food Safety Regulations

Interpersonal Skills

Math Skills

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Fryers

Broilers

Knives

Mixers

Job description

Title: Lead Cook - Ford Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center

Requisition #: 571675

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, US, 48314

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.

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).