Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to standard recipes and production guidelines in a fast-paced kitchen in the United States. The role emphasizes adherence to food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures while safely operating grills, ovens, and related equipment.

Supervisory responsibilities may include delegating tasks and guiding team members. The position requires previous cooking experience and a willingness to train staff, with responsibilities potentially

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory 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 food safety regulations.
• 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, 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, coworkers, 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 preparation principles

Food safety certification

Math and counting skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to standard recipes and production guidelines in a fast-paced kitchen in the United States. The role emphasizes adherence to food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures while safely operating grills, ovens, and related equipment.

Supervisory responsibilities may include delegating tasks and guiding team members. The position requires previous cooking experience and a willingness to train staff, with responsibilities potentially