Lead Cook & Kitchen Leader - Training & Food Safety

Aramark; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA. You will cook and prepare food using standard recipes, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.

The role may involve training teammates and coordinating with the kitchen team to meet production needs and client requirements. This role requires setting up stations, measuring ingredients, operating ovens and other equipment, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a related role.
• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, safety, cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with all ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• 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 following guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service toward guests and colleagues.
• Follows Aramark safety policies including food safety and sanitation.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal & communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA. You will cook and prepare food using standard recipes, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.

The role may involve training teammates and coordinating with the kitchen team to meet production needs and client requirements. This role requires setting up stations, measuring ingredients, operating ovens and other equipment, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.