Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals following standard recipes and guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring equipment and workstation readiness.

You will safely handle knives and kitchen tools in a fast-paced environment and contribute to guest satisfaction. The Lead Cook will work across different kitchen stations, applying various cooking methods and maintaining high quality and

Qualifications

• This role requires previous supervisory experience in a related role.
• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on safety procedures and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food according to safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with guests and coworkers.
• Follows Aramark safety policies including food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent worker

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals following standard recipes and guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring equipment and workstation readiness.

You will safely handle knives and kitchen tools in a fast-paced environment and contribute to guest satisfaction. The Lead Cook will work across different kitchen stations, applying various cooking methods and maintaining high quality and