Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Corporation; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks based on client needs.

The candidate will train staff on food safety, cooking methods, and proper handling. Experience as a cook is required and a food safety certification is necessary. This position emphasizes quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• Strong math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates 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

Cook experience

Independent work

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal/written communication

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks based on client needs.

The candidate will train staff on food safety, cooking methods, and proper handling. Experience as a cook is required and a food safety certification is necessary. This position emphasizes quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.