Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor — Food Safety & Prep

Aramark Corporation; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The ideal candidate will safely handle knives and operate grills, fryers, ovens and other kitchen equipment, and may supervise staff on daily tasks.

Responsibilities include training staff, setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, cooking with various methods, garnishing and portioning, storing food safely, and maintaining high guest

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred
• Experience as a cook or related role required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations
• Food safety certification required
• Basic math and counting skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise daily activities of kitchen staff
• Train staff on duties, safety procedures, and cooking methods
• Cook and prepare food following standardized recipes
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping
• Safely use knives and kitchen utensils
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment
• Cook using diverse methods (bake, roast, broil, steam)
• Garnish and portion food according to guidelines
• Store food safely and maintain sanitation
• Clean and sanitize work areas and tools
• Maintain excellent customer service
• Follow Aramark safety policies and protect assets
• Produce and maintain production schedules

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The ideal candidate will safely handle knives and operate grills, fryers, ovens and other kitchen equipment, and may supervise staff on daily tasks.

Responsibilities include training staff, setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, cooking with various methods, garnishing and portioning, storing food safely, and maintaining high guest