Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks, with duties varying by location per client needs.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, cooking to production guidelines, and maintaining equipment and work areas. The role emphasizes customer service and adherence to safety policies and company assets security.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety and sanitation procedures, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized 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 similar equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward guests and staff.
• Follows Aramark safety policies including food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks, with duties varying by location per client needs.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, cooking to production guidelines, and maintaining equipment and work areas. The role emphasizes customer service and adherence to safety policies and company assets security.