Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Lead

Aramark; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff, train on safety, cooking methods and ensure proper food handling.

You will operate kitchen equipment, set up stations, and maintain inventory and records. The role requires experience as a cook, supervisory ability, and strong math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a related role preferred
• Experience as a cook or related role required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Proven knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and food safety regulations
• Food safety certification required
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises completion of tasks
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and safety procedures
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by weighing, measuring, chopping, and peeling
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods
• Arranges, garnishes and portions food per guidelines
• Stores food per safety policies
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude
• Follows Aramark safety policies including food safety and sanitation
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff, train on safety, cooking methods and ensure proper food handling.

You will operate kitchen equipment, set up stations, and maintain inventory and records. The role requires experience as a cook, supervisory ability, and strong math and communication skills.