Lead Cook - Full-Time, Food Safety Certified

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook for the University of South Carolina in Columbia. The role is full time and focuses on cooking to standard recipes, supervising staff, and maintaining food safety practices.

The Lead Cook will operate ovens, stoves, and other kitchen equipment, set up workstations, and ensure timely preparation of meals while delivering excellent guest service. The position may involve variable duties by location.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a related role.
• Cook or related role experience required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and various cooking methods.
• Food safety certification required.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise daily staff activities.
• Train staff on food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Cook and prepare food following recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Safely use knives and operate kitchen equipment.
• Cook using diverse techniques (baking, roasting, broiling, steaming).
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and clean work areas.
• Provide excellent customer service and uphold company policies.

Skills

Staff supervision

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook for the University of South Carolina in Columbia. The role is full time and focuses on cooking to standard recipes, supervising staff, and maintaining food safety practices.

The Lead Cook will operate ovens, stoves, and other kitchen equipment, set up workstations, and ensure timely preparation of meals while delivering excellent guest service. The position may involve variable duties by location.