Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food to standard recipes while following safety and sanitation guidelines. You may supervise teammates and delegate tasks, ensuring safe handling of knives and operation of grills, ovens, and fryers.

The role adapts to location-specific client needs and business requirements. Responsibilities include scheduling staff, training on methods, and producing consistent dishes with attention to production guidelines, with a focus on quality and guest

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise daily work activities.
• Train staff on food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cook and prepare food following recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Safely use knives and kitchen utensils.
• Operate ovens, stoves, and other equipment.
• Cook using varied methods for meats and vegetables.
• Portion and garnish foods according to guidelines.
• Store food following safety policies.
• Maintain clean work areas and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests and clients.

Skills

Food safety

Supervision

Communication

Knife handling

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food to standard recipes while following safety and sanitation guidelines. You may supervise teammates and delegate tasks, ensuring safe handling of knives and operation of grills, ovens, and fryers.

The role adapts to location-specific client needs and business requirements. Responsibilities include scheduling staff, training on methods, and producing consistent dishes with attention to production guidelines, with a focus on quality and guest