Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Corporation; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in Columbia, SC seeks a Lead Cook to cook and prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while following safety practices. The role requires safe handling of knives and equipment and may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks.

You will train staff on food safety and sanitation, set up workstations, prepare ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, and other equipment. A strong emphasis on quality, sanitation, and guest service is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.

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, 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

Cook or related role

Independent work

Math and counting

Interpersonal and communication

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Corporation in Columbia, SC seeks a Lead Cook to cook and prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while following safety practices. The role requires safe handling of knives and equipment and may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks.

You will train staff on food safety and sanitation, set up workstations, prepare ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, and other equipment. A strong emphasis on quality, sanitation, and guest service is essential.