Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark leads kitchen operations in the Philadelphia area, preparing meals according to standardized recipes and safety guidelines. The Lead Cook may supervise staff, delegate tasks, and ensure proper handling of equipment and ingredients to meet client requirements.

Safe food handling, sanitation, and adherence to production guidelines are essential, with emphasis on teamwork, accuracy, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations (handling, sanitation, storage).
• Food safety certification required.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Effective interpersonal and written and verbal 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

Cook or related role

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark leads kitchen operations in the Philadelphia area, preparing meals according to standardized recipes and safety guidelines. The Lead Cook may supervise staff, delegate tasks, and ensure proper handling of equipment and ingredients to meet client requirements.

Safe food handling, sanitation, and adherence to production guidelines are essential, with emphasis on teamwork, accuracy, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.