Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee food preparation in a client-site kitchen. You will follow standardized recipes, operate grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers, and ensure food safety and sanitation throughout all procedures.

The role may involve supervising staff, setting up stations, and maintaining quality while delivering friendly guest service. Strong cooking skills and knowledge of safety regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum cook experience with willingness to supervise staff.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and proper handling.
• Ability to follow recipes and production guidelines; basic math skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

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

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee food preparation in a client-site kitchen. You will follow standardized recipes, operate grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers, and ensure food safety and sanitation throughout all procedures.

The role may involve supervising staff, setting up stations, and maintaining quality while delivering friendly guest service. Strong cooking skills and knowledge of safety regulations are essential.