Lead Cook: Kitchen Team Lead & Culinary Pro

Aramark; Emmitsburg (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines. The role involves supervising staff, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and safely handling equipment.

Responsibilities may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs. The Lead Cook must train staff on cooking methods, sanitation, and safety, while ensuring quality and efficiency in meal preparation.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience is preferable.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and food safety procedures, 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 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 guidelines.
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward guests and staff.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and production records.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety cert

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines. The role involves supervising staff, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and safely handling equipment.

Responsibilities may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs. The Lead Cook must train staff on cooking methods, sanitation, and safety, while ensuring quality and efficiency in meal preparation.