Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Philadelphia to cook and prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following strict food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise employees and delegate tasks, with duties varying by location to meet client needs.

The position requires experience as a cook, a food safety certification, and ability to work independently. Strong knife skills, equipment operation, and a customer‑oriented attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a related role is preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation principles and cooking methods.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Basic math and counting skills are demonstrated.
• 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 job duties and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and 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 ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following guidelines.
• Stores food per food safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward guests and coworkers.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and food safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership/ supervision

Cook or related role

Independent work

Math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Knives

Ovens

Grills

Slicers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Philadelphia to cook and prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following strict food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise employees and delegate tasks, with duties varying by location to meet client needs.

The position requires experience as a cook, a food safety certification, and ability to work independently. Strong knife skills, equipment operation, and a customer‑oriented attitude are essential.