Lead Cook: Kitchen Supervisor & Recipe Expert

Aramark Correctional Services; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines. You will supervise staff, maintain safety procedures, and ensure quality dishes across multiple stations, handling knives and equipment safely. The role adapts by location and client needs.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to sanitation standards while supporting customers and co-workers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff or delegating tasks.
• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification is required.

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

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines. You will supervise staff, maintain safety procedures, and ensure quality dishes across multiple stations, handling knives and equipment safely. The role adapts by location and client needs.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to sanitation standards while supporting customers and co-workers in a fast-paced environment.