Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

ARAMARK; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ARAMARK Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food following standard recipes and production guidelines while maintaining food safety and sanitation. The role may involve supervising employees and delegating tasks, with duties varying by location to meet client requirements.

Applicants should have cook experience, supervisory exposure, and strong interpersonal skills, along with food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and 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 supervises daily work activities of staff.
• Trains staff on duties and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by weighing, chopping, and portioning.
• Safely uses all food utensils and operates kitchen equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses diverse cooking methods.
• Garnishes and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies and maintains cleanliness.
• Maintains customer service attitude and supports guests and team.
• Follows safety policies and protects company assets.
• Produces and maintains production records; may manage schedules.

Skills

Previous supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Math and counting

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

ARAMARK Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food following standard recipes and production guidelines while maintaining food safety and sanitation. The role may involve supervising employees and delegating tasks, with duties varying by location to meet client requirements.

Applicants should have cook experience, supervisory exposure, and strong interpersonal skills, along with food safety certification.