Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Lead

Aramark; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook for the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on cooking to standard recipes, supervising staff, and maintaining safety and sanitation according to guidelines.

Responsibilities include assigning daily activities, training teammates, preparing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring high-quality service. A strong emphasis is placed on food safety, proper storage, and consistent production practices.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff or teams.
• Experience as cook or related role.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, 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 the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on duties, food safety, sanitation procedures, and cooking methods.
• 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 various cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests and staff.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independence

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook for the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on cooking to standard recipes, supervising staff, and maintaining safety and sanitation according to guidelines.

Responsibilities include assigning daily activities, training teammates, preparing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring high-quality service. A strong emphasis is placed on food safety, proper storage, and consistent production practices.