Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Correctional Services; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines, while rigorously following food safety and sanitation procedures. This role may supervise staff and delegate tasks; duties may vary by location based on client requirements.

You will set up workstations, measure and prepare ingredients, operate ovens and grills, and cook a variety of foods. A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and guest service is essential to succeed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on job duties and food safety procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Cooks using various methods for meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math/counting

Interpersonal/communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines, while rigorously following food safety and sanitation procedures. This role may supervise staff and delegate tasks; duties may vary by location based on client requirements.

You will set up workstations, measure and prepare ingredients, operate ovens and grills, and cook a variety of foods. A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and guest service is essential to succeed.