Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Corporation; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Boston, MA to prepare meals following standard recipes and safety guidelines while supervising kitchen staff as needed. The role requires strong knowledge of cooking methods and food safety, with the ability to handle various equipment and coordinate meal production.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and ensure consistent quality and sanitation across shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

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 knowledge

Food safety certification

Attention to detail

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Boston, MA to prepare meals following standard recipes and safety guidelines while supervising kitchen staff as needed. The role requires strong knowledge of cooking methods and food safety, with the ability to handle various equipment and coordinate meal production.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and ensure consistent quality and sanitation across shifts.