Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Dahlonega, GA is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare foods according to recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety standards. You may supervise staff, train on procedures, and ensure timely meal service for clients and guests.

The role requires experience as a cook, supervisory ability, and a solid understanding of food handling, sanitation, and storage. A strong team player with good communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Supervisor experience in related role preferred.
• 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 supervises daily work activities.
• Trains staff on duties, safety and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, trimming and peeling.
• Safely uses knives and kitchen utensils.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods.
• Garnishes and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service with guests and coworkers.
• Follows safety policies including food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and production records.

Skills

Supervisory exp

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety cert

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark in Dahlonega, GA is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare foods according to recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety standards. You may supervise staff, train on procedures, and ensure timely meal service for clients and guests.

The role requires experience as a cook, supervisory ability, and a solid understanding of food handling, sanitation, and storage. A strong team player with good communication is essential.