Lead Cook: Kitchen Leader & Culinary Mentor

Aramark; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standardized recipes and guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring high-quality service to guests and clients.

The position requires experience as a cook, some supervisory exposure, and strong knowledge of food safety practices. Candidates should be able to work independently, handle equipment safely, and commit to Aramark safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Previous supervisor experience preferred
• Experience following standard recipes and production guidelines
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation procedures
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• 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, 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
• 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

Cook or related role

Independent work

Food safety regulations

Food safety certification

Math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standardized recipes and guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring high-quality service to guests and clients.

The position requires experience as a cook, some supervisory exposure, and strong knowledge of food safety practices. Candidates should be able to work independently, handle equipment safely, and commit to Aramark safety policies.