Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. The role includes supervising staff, setting up stations, and ensuring quality across meals.

The candidate should have experience in cooking, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to customer service. A food safety certification is 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 the basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper handling, sanitation, and storage.

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 experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. The role includes supervising staff, setting up stations, and ensuring quality across meals.

The candidate should have experience in cooking, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to customer service. A food safety certification is preferred.