Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standardized recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures.

The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring consistent quality across shifts in a correctional facility kitchen. Candidates should have prior cooking experience and a food safety certification to contribute to safe, efficient food service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and food safety procedures.
• 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 food items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following guidelines.
• Stores food according to safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking

Independence

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standardized recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures.

The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring consistent quality across shifts in a correctional facility kitchen. Candidates should have prior cooking experience and a food safety certification to contribute to safe, efficient food service.