Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; North Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Charleston, SC is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standardized recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The Lead Cook may supervise employees and delegate responsibilities.

The role includes setting up stations, preparing ingredients, operating ovens and other equipment, and ensuring quality and guest satisfaction. Experience as a cook and knowledge of food safety are required; responsibilities may vary by location.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff or teams in a kitchen environment.
• Experience as a cook or in a similar kitchen role is required.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and take initiative.
• Knowledge of basic food safety regulations, handling, sanitation and storage.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily activities to staff and supervises task completion.
• Trains and guides staff on duties, food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and production guidelines.
• Sets up workstations with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping items.
• Safely uses kitchen tools and equipment.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and related equipment.
• Ensures proper food storage and cleanliness of areas and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook or related role

Independent worker

Food safety regulations

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Charleston, SC is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standardized recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The Lead Cook may supervise employees and delegate responsibilities.

The role includes setting up stations, preparing ingredients, operating ovens and other equipment, and ensuring quality and guest satisfaction. Experience as a cook and knowledge of food safety are required; responsibilities may vary by location.