Lead Cook: Kitchen Supervisor & Recipe Master

Aramark; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in the United States to prepare meals according to standardized recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. You will safely handle knives and operate grills, ovens, broilers, and other equipment, with potential supervisory responsibilities.

The role emphasizes teamwork, portion control, and maintaining clean, organized workspaces. A food safety certification and prior kitchen supervision experience are highly valued.

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, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Maintains customer service and safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Experience as cook

Independent work

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in the United States to prepare meals according to standardized recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. You will safely handle knives and operate grills, ovens, broilers, and other equipment, with potential supervisory responsibilities.

The role emphasizes teamwork, portion control, and maintaining clean, organized workspaces. A food safety certification and prior kitchen supervision experience are highly valued.