Lead Cook: Kitchen Leader, Training & Safety

Aramark Corporation; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food per standard recipes and guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include training teammates, operating ovens and grills, portioning and garnishing dishes, and maintaining clean work areas. The position emphasizes quality, safety, and customer service in diverse client settings.

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 the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.

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

Food safety knowledge

Knife handling

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food per standard recipes and guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include training teammates, operating ovens and grills, portioning and garnishing dishes, and maintaining clean work areas. The position emphasizes quality, safety, and customer service in diverse client settings.