Lead Cook — Kitchen Master & Team Leader

Aramark; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Cook at Aramark in Livermore, CA is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes while adhering to safety and sanitation procedures. This role involves safely handling knives and kitchen equipment and may include supervising staff and delegating tasks as needed.

The position requires experience as a cook or in a related role, a solid understanding of food safety, and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a kitchen or food service role.
• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation and various cooking methods.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Basic math/counting skills are demonstrated.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills are required.

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.
• 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 or related role

Work independently

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Lead Cook at Aramark in Livermore, CA is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes while adhering to safety and sanitation procedures. This role involves safely handling knives and kitchen equipment and may include supervising staff and delegating tasks as needed.

The position requires experience as a cook or in a related role, a solid understanding of food safety, and the ability to work with limited supervision.