Lead Cook & Kitchen Leader — Food Safety & Team Coach

Aramark; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks, with duties varying by location to meet client needs.

The position requires hands-on cooking, managing workstations, and ensuring proper handling and sanitation of food and equipment. A strong emphasis on customer service and safety is essential.

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, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on duties, food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food following safety policies; cleans and sanitizes areas.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks, with duties varying by location to meet client needs.

The position requires hands-on cooking, managing workstations, and ensuring proper handling and sanitation of food and equipment. A strong emphasis on customer service and safety is essential.