Lead Cook: Kitchen Leader & Team Mentor

Aramark Correctional Services; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food following standardized recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring equipment and facilities are safe and clean.

The Lead Cook will handle various cooking methods, maintain quality and portion control, and support guest service with a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a kitchen setting.
• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and safe storage practices.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Good written and verbal interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food according to recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Safely uses knives and kitchen tools.
• Operates ovens, stoves, and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, steams, and uses multiple cooking methods.
• Portions and garnishes food according to guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies and sanitizes areas.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent worker

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Mathematics

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food following standardized recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring equipment and facilities are safe and clean.

The Lead Cook will handle various cooking methods, maintain quality and portion control, and support guest service with a positive attitude.