Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Correctional Services; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Lead Cook position in Hickory, NC requires preparing meals per standard recipes and guidelines, while supervising staff and complying with safety and sanitation policies. The role may vary by location and client needs, with responsibilities including training, setup, and food preparation using grills, ovens, and other equipment.

The ideal candidate has experience as a cook, food safety certification, and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Food safety certification required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign daily work activities to staff and supervise completion of tasks.
• Train staff on food safety and sanitation procedures and cooking methods.
• Cook and prepare food following production guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use all food utensils including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and more.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and use varied cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish and portion food per guidelines.
• Store food per safety policies; sanitize areas and equipment.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive guest interactions.
• Follow Aramark safety policies and ensure asset security.
• Produce and maintain schedules and production records.

Skills

Food preparation

Supervision

Food safety

Knife handling

Communication

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Broilers

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark Lead Cook position in Hickory, NC requires preparing meals per standard recipes and guidelines, while supervising staff and complying with safety and sanitation policies. The role may vary by location and client needs, with responsibilities including training, setup, and food preparation using grills, ovens, and other equipment.

The ideal candidate has experience as a cook, food safety certification, and ability to work independently.