Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and cook food following standardized recipes and safety guidelines. You will supervise staff, set up stations, and ensure quality and sanitation across meal production.

The role emphasizes safe handling of knives and equipment, adherence to food safety policies, and collaboration with team members to meet client requirements. Prior supervisory experience and a food safety certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates 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, 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 exp

Cook exp

Independent work

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and cook food following standardized recipes and safety guidelines. You will supervise staff, set up stations, and ensure quality and sanitation across meal production.

The role emphasizes safe handling of knives and equipment, adherence to food safety policies, and collaboration with team members to meet client requirements. Prior supervisory experience and a food safety certification are preferred.