Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Knoxville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff, delegate tasks, and adapt duties by client requirements and business needs.

Ideal candidates have prior kitchen supervision experience, strong knowledge of cooking methods, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Requires supervisory experience in a kitchen.
• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Solid knowledge of food preparation and sanitation.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on job duties and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Safely uses utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and more.
• Cooks using various methods on meats and vegetables.
• Garnishes and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service.
• Follows Aramark safety policies.
• Ensures security of company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook or related role

Work independently

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff, delegate tasks, and adapt duties by client requirements and business needs.

Ideal candidates have prior kitchen supervision experience, strong knowledge of cooking methods, and a commitment to safety.