Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation seeks a Lead Cook to prepare food per recipes and guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff, assign tasks, and ensure quality in a fast-paced environment across locations.

The position requires prior cooking experience, strong knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision. A math/counting aptitude and solid communication skills are also essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a kitchen or food-service environment.
• Previous cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Strong math and counting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

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

Food preparation knowledge

Food safety certification

Math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Corporation seeks a Lead Cook to prepare food per recipes and guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff, assign tasks, and ensure quality in a fast-paced environment across locations.

The position requires prior cooking experience, strong knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision. A math/counting aptitude and solid communication skills are also essential.