Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to supervise kitchen staff, prepare food per standardized recipes, and ensure safe, sanitary operations. The role requires applying production guidelines and guiding team members on safety and quality standards.

The Lead Cook will set up workstations, manage ingredients, and operate ovens, grills, and other equipment while maintaining excellent guest service and adherence to Aramark policies. Physical effort and flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and cooking methods.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and storage requirements.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.

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

Cooking

Food safety

Knife handling

Teamwork

Communication

Math skills

Independent work

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to supervise kitchen staff, prepare food per standardized recipes, and ensure safe, sanitary operations. The role requires applying production guidelines and guiding team members on safety and quality standards.

The Lead Cook will set up workstations, manage ingredients, and operate ovens, grills, and other equipment while maintaining excellent guest service and adherence to Aramark policies. Physical effort and flexibility are expected.