Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Bluffton to manage daily cooking operations in line with standard recipes and production guidelines. The role emphasizes safe knife handling, equipment use, and adherence to sanitation procedures while supervising staff when needed.

You will train team members on safety, prepare diverse foods, and ensure proper portioning and presentation. A strong focus on customer service and operational efficiency is essential for delivering quality meals to guests and

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.

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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Bluffton to manage daily cooking operations in line with standard recipes and production guidelines. The role emphasizes safe knife handling, equipment use, and adherence to sanitation procedures while supervising staff when needed.

You will train team members on safety, prepare diverse foods, and ensure proper portioning and presentation. A strong focus on customer service and operational efficiency is essential for delivering quality meals to guests and