Lead Cook | Kitchen Leader, Food Safety & Training

ARAMARK; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes while upholding safety and sanitation standards. You will supervise staff, delegate tasks, and ensure efficient kitchen operations across grills, ovens and other equipment.

The role requires experience as a cook and knowledge of food safety, with the ability to train team members and maintain quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on duties, safety procedures, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and production guidelines.
• Prepares ingredients and setups workstation with needed items.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Cooks using varied methods (baking, roasting, broiling, steaming).
• Stores food safely and maintains hygiene of areas and tools.
• Maintains customer service with a positive attitude toward guests.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and protects company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes while upholding safety and sanitation standards. You will supervise staff, delegate tasks, and ensure efficient kitchen operations across grills, ovens and other equipment.

The role requires experience as a cook and knowledge of food safety, with the ability to train team members and maintain quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.