Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Lead

Aramark Corporation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Birmingham, AL to lead kitchen operations, prepare meals per standardized recipes, and supervise staff. You will ensure food safety and sanitation, set up stations, and manage production records in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires prior cook experience, supervisory skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while upholding quality and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of food preparation and safety regulations.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives and operates ovens, stoves, and slicers.
• Uses various cooking methods and plates food according to guidelines.
• Maintains hygiene and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Ensures excellent customer service and safety compliance.
• Produces and maintains production records and schedules.

Skills

Cook experience

Supervisory experience

Independent work

Math & counting

Interpersonal & communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Birmingham, AL to lead kitchen operations, prepare meals per standardized recipes, and supervise staff. You will ensure food safety and sanitation, set up stations, and manage production records in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires prior cook experience, supervisory skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while upholding quality and customer service standards.