Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor (Food Safety & Training)

Aramark; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Cambridge to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to standardized recipes and safety guidelines. You will supervise staff, manage prep, and maintain quality while working with grills, ovens, and other equipment.

The role requires prior cooking experience, supervisory skills, and a solid understanding of food safety standards. This position emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and consistent food preparation across varied client locations.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• 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, 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

Culinary experience

Independent worker

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal/communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Cambridge to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to standardized recipes and safety guidelines. You will supervise staff, manage prep, and maintain quality while working with grills, ovens, and other equipment.

The role requires prior cooking experience, supervisory skills, and a solid understanding of food safety standards. This position emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and consistent food preparation across varied client locations.