Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

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

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to manage cooking operations in our client sites, following standard recipes and production guidelines while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation practices.

The role involves supervising staff, training on cooking methods, and ensuring timely, high-quality meal preparation. You will handle equipment safely and contribute to a positive guest experience at all times.

Qualifications

• Supervises staff and delegates tasks.
• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and safe handling practices.
• Understanding of standard recipes and production guidelines.
• Basic math and counting skills for measuring portions and inventory.
• Effective written and verbal communication with guests and team.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude.
• Complies with Aramark safety policies and asset security.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Food safety

Food preparation

Mathematics

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to manage cooking operations in our client sites, following standard recipes and production guidelines while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation practices.

The role involves supervising staff, training on cooking methods, and ensuring timely, high-quality meal preparation. You will handle equipment safely and contribute to a positive guest experience at all times.