Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Sous Chef to lead food preparation following standard recipes and safety guidelines. You will supervise staff, ensure quality, and maintain production flow in a fast-paced environment.

This role involves handling equipment safely and contributing to a high level of guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include training staff on food safety, measuring ingredients, cooking with various methods, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• Knowledge of standard recipes and production guidelines.
• Ability to train and guide staff on duties and safety.

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

Food preparation knowledge

Food safety regulations

Independent work

Interpersonal & communication skills

Math & counting skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Sous Chef to lead food preparation following standard recipes and safety guidelines. You will supervise staff, ensure quality, and maintain production flow in a fast-paced environment.

This role involves handling equipment safely and contributing to a high level of guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include training staff on food safety, measuring ingredients, cooking with various methods, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.