Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in the United States to oversee daily kitchen operations, preparing meals according to standardized recipes and ensuring strict adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines. The role includes supervising staff, training on cooking methods, setting up workstations, and maintaining quality and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have prior cooking experience and a strong focus on safety, with the ability to work independently and manage

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading a team in a kitchen environment.
• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on food safety, sanitation, cooking methods, and related duties.
• 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 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.
• Stores food properly according to safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service attitude toward guests and coworkers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook or related role

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in the United States to oversee daily kitchen operations, preparing meals according to standardized recipes and ensuring strict adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines. The role includes supervising staff, training on cooking methods, setting up workstations, and maintaining quality and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have prior cooking experience and a strong focus on safety, with the ability to work independently and manage