Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid days off including parental leave

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Cleveland, OH to lead kitchen operations, prepare foods per recipes, and supervise staff while strictly following food safety guidelines.

The role requires experience as a cook with supervisory responsibilities, strong knife handling skills, and the ability to train staff. Benefits include comprehensive programs with healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven 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, 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

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Cleveland, OH to lead kitchen operations, prepare foods per recipes, and supervise staff while strictly following food safety guidelines.

The role requires experience as a cook with supervisory responsibilities, strong knife handling skills, and the ability to train staff. Benefits include comprehensive programs with healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.