Lead Cook: Kitchen Team Lead & Mentor

Aramark Correctional Services; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines. You will supervise staff, ensure food safety, and handle equipment such as ovens, grills, and mixers to produce and portion meals for guests in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow safety procedures, train staff, and adapt to client requirements. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and consistent dining experiences for customers and clients.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience or ability to guide staff
• Proven cooking experience in a professional kitchen
• Solid knowledge of food safety, handling, sanitation and storage
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily tasks and supervises staff to complete them
• Trains staff on duties, safety procedures, cooking methods
• Cooks and plates using standardized recipes and guidelines
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and peeling
• Uses knives and equipment safely and maintains cleanliness and sanitation
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other kitchen tools
• Cooks using various methods (baking, roasting, broiling, steaming)
• Garnishes and portions food following guidelines
• Stores food per safety policies and maintains records
• Maintains customer service and follows company safety policies

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Food safety

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines. You will supervise staff, ensure food safety, and handle equipment such as ovens, grills, and mixers to produce and portion meals for guests in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow safety procedures, train staff, and adapt to client requirements. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and consistent dining experiences for customers and clients.