Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to recipes and guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. The role may include supervising staff and delegating tasks on location.

Responsibilities include setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and preparing a variety of cooking methods. A strong emphasis on customer service and adherence to Aramark policies is required.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification 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 the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on standard food safety and sanitation procedures and 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

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to recipes and guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. The role may include supervising staff and delegating tasks on location.

Responsibilities include setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and preparing a variety of cooking methods. A strong emphasis on customer service and adherence to Aramark policies is required.