Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook in the Mansfield, TX area to lead daily kitchen operations and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency. The role involves supervising staff, following standardized recipes, and maintaining production records.

The ideal candidate has prior cook or supervisory experience, strong math and communication skills, and a food safety certification. This position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety policies, and customer service excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.

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.
• 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

Independence

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook in the Mansfield, TX area to lead daily kitchen operations and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency. The role involves supervising staff, following standardized recipes, and maintaining production records.

The ideal candidate has prior cook or supervisory experience, strong math and communication skills, and a food safety certification. This position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety policies, and customer service excellence in a fast-paced environment.