Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food to standard recipes and production guidelines, ensuring food safety and sanitation at all times. The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and adapting duties by location to meet client requirements.

The Lead Cook will handle knives and kitchen equipment safely, manage workstations, and help maintain high-quality portions and presentation for guests and clients. This position is onsite with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Certification in food safety required.
• Proven knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and sanitation.
• Ability to supervise and train staff as needed.
• Good math/counting and basic record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and supervises daily work activities of staff.
• Trains staff on safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Prepares food following recipes and production guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Measures, weighs, mixes, chops, trims and peels food items.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and similar equipment.
• Maintains clean, sanitized work areas and utensils.
• Ensures customer service standards and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Independent work capability

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Fryers

Broilers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food to standard recipes and production guidelines, ensuring food safety and sanitation at all times. The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and adapting duties by location to meet client requirements.

The Lead Cook will handle knives and kitchen equipment safely, manage workstations, and help maintain high-quality portions and presentation for guests and clients. This position is onsite with varied shifts.