Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor: Culinary Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. You may supervise staff and delegate duties as needed to meet client requirements.

The position requires safe operation of grills, ovens and related equipment, plus strong attention to food handling, sanitation, and teamwork to ensure quality service for guests and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or lead cook role preferred.
• Knowledge of basic food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes and production guidelines.
• Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety and sanitation procedures.
• 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 ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods on meats and vegetables.
• Arranges, garnishes and portions food per established guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and follows safety policies.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food safety

Cooking methods

Knife skills

Communication

Math & counting

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. You may supervise staff and delegate duties as needed to meet client requirements.

The position requires safe operation of grills, ovens and related equipment, plus strong attention to food handling, sanitation, and teamwork to ensure quality service for guests and clients.