Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Manhattan location is seeking a Lead Cook to manage daily kitchen operations, follow standard recipes, and ensure food safety and sanitation. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks while handling equipment safely and maintaining quality.

The role requires prior cooking and supervisory experience, strong math and communication skills, and a commitment to exceptional guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising kitchen staff and delegating tasks.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.

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

Cooking

Independent work

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark Manhattan location is seeking a Lead Cook to manage daily kitchen operations, follow standard recipes, and ensure food safety and sanitation. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks while handling equipment safely and maintaining quality.

The role requires prior cooking and supervisory experience, strong math and communication skills, and a commitment to exceptional guest service in a fast-paced environment.