Lead Cook: Kitchen Leader, Safety & Quality

Aramark Correctional Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services in Philadelphia is seeking a Lead Cook responsible for preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff, set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and broilers, and ensure timely, high-quality meals for our clients.

Candidates should have cooking experience and food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and safety.
• Understanding of food safety, handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard 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, etc.
• 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 experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services in Philadelphia is seeking a Lead Cook responsible for preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff, set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and broilers, and ensure timely, high-quality meals for our clients.

Candidates should have cooking experience and food safety certification.