Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to cook and prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety procedures. This role may supervise staff and delegate responsibilities based on location needs.

The Lead Cook is expected to train staff on proper cooking methods, set up workstations, and ensure high-quality food preparation and sanitation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• 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 a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to cook and prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety procedures. This role may supervise staff and delegate responsibilities based on location needs.

The Lead Cook is expected to train staff on proper cooking methods, set up workstations, and ensure high-quality food preparation and sanitation in a fast-paced environment.