Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals according to standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks to meet local client requirements and business needs.

The candidate should have experience as a cook or related role, strong knowledge of food preparation and safety, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Supervision experience preferred.
• Cook or related role experience required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on duties and food safety procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following standardized recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Measures, weighs, chops, and prepares ingredients.
• Safely uses utensils and operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Cooks using various methods and ensures quality and portions.
• Stores food per safety policies and maintains cleanliness.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independence

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals according to standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks to meet local client requirements and business needs.

The candidate should have experience as a cook or related role, strong knowledge of food preparation and safety, and the ability to work independently.