Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor (Food Safety Certified)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to cook and prepare food using standard recipes, following safety and sanitation procedures, and supervising staff as needed. You will handle kitchen equipment and ensure quality, consistent with client requirements.

This role emphasizes teamwork, food safety certification, and ability to work independently. You will contribute to production schedules, maintain clean work areas, and deliver excellent guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

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, cooking methods.
• 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
• Makes sure excellent customer service to 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

Food safety

Communication skills

Math basics

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to cook and prepare food using standard recipes, following safety and sanitation procedures, and supervising staff as needed. You will handle kitchen equipment and ensure quality, consistent with client requirements.

This role emphasizes teamwork, food safety certification, and ability to work independently. You will contribute to production schedules, maintain clean work areas, and deliver excellent guest service in a fast-paced environment.