Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor | Food Safety Certified

Aramark; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a RedZone Lead Cook at Western Kentucky Univ. in Bowling Green, KY. You will lead cooking operations, follow standard recipes, supervise staff as needed, and ensure quality and safety of prepared foods.

The role requires prior cooking or related experience and a food safety certificate, with the ability to work independently. You will contribute to sanitation, training, and daily production records where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and sanitation.

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 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

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Mathematics

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a RedZone Lead Cook at Western Kentucky Univ. in Bowling Green, KY. You will lead cooking operations, follow standard recipes, supervise staff as needed, and ensure quality and safety of prepared foods.

The role requires prior cooking or related experience and a food safety certificate, with the ability to work independently. You will contribute to sanitation, training, and daily production records where applicable.