Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Corporation; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark leads food service operations across the United States, including Arkansas locations, and is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

You'll supervise kitchen staff, set up workstations, manage ingredients, operate ovens and grills, and ensure timely service with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• 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 items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Follows safety policies and protects company assets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Food safety certification

Knife handling

Operations of ovens/grills

Job description

Aramark leads food service operations across the United States, including Arkansas locations, and is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

You'll supervise kitchen staff, set up workstations, manage ingredients, operate ovens and grills, and ensure timely service with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.