Lead Cook: Kitchen Supervisor & Food Safety Leader

Aramark; Buffalo (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Lead Cook position involves cooking and preparing food following standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to safety, sanitation, and handling procedures. The role may supervise staff, assign tasks, and adjust duties by location requirements.

Responsibilities include training, setting up workstations, preparing ingredients, operating ovens and other equipment, and ensuring guest satisfaction with consistent quality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Food safety certification required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of food preparation methods and food safety regulations.

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

Cook experience

Independence

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Aramark Lead Cook position involves cooking and preparing food following standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to safety, sanitation, and handling procedures. The role may supervise staff, assign tasks, and adjust duties by location requirements.

Responsibilities include training, setting up workstations, preparing ingredients, operating ovens and other equipment, and ensuring guest satisfaction with consistent quality.