Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is looking for a Lead Cook to prepare meals according to standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation rules. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating duties at locations based on client needs.

You will operate grills, ovens, and other kitchen equipment, train staff on food handling and cooking methods, and ensure consistent quality and guest satisfaction. Flexibility in duties and location is common in this role.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a related role is preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises task completion.
• Trains and guides staff on food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• 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 per guidelines.
• Stores food safely according to policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and safety compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking knowledge

Independent work

Math and counting skills

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is looking for a Lead Cook to prepare meals according to standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation rules. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating duties at locations based on client needs.

You will operate grills, ovens, and other kitchen equipment, train staff on food handling and cooking methods, and ensure consistent quality and guest satisfaction. Flexibility in duties and location is common in this role.