Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark United States; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to cook and prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating duties to ensure smooth service across locations.

You will train team members, set up workstations, and operate kitchen equipment, maintaining high standards of quality and guest service. This position requires experience in cooking, knowledge of safety regulations, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role.
• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Basic math/counting skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on duties, safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and peeling.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and ensures asset security.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook or related role

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math basics

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to cook and prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating duties to ensure smooth service across locations.

You will train team members, set up workstations, and operate kitchen equipment, maintaining high standards of quality and guest service. This position requires experience in cooking, knowledge of safety regulations, and the ability to