Lead Cook & Kitchen Leader in Retail Dining

Aramark; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Cook at Aramark in Towson, MD, is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. The role may supervise staff and delegate tasks depending on location and client needs.

Key duties include setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, using kitchen equipment, and ensuring timely meal preparation. Candidates should have prior cooking and supervisory experience, strong math and

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 food preparation, cooking methods and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and safety procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following guidelines.
• Stores food properly per safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and protects company assets.

Skills

Supervision experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal/communication

Job description

The Lead Cook at Aramark in Towson, MD, is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. The role may supervise staff and delegate tasks depending on location and client needs.

Key duties include setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, using kitchen equipment, and ensuring timely meal preparation. Candidates should have prior cooking and supervisory experience, strong math and