Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and delegate tasks; responsibilities vary by location to meet client requirements.

Set up workstations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens and equipment; ensure quality, sanitation, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• 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, 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

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Food safety certification

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and delegate tasks; responsibilities vary by location to meet client requirements.

Set up workstations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens and equipment; ensure quality, sanitation, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.