Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Corporation; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food following standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks, ensuring equipment and workstations are properly used and maintained.

The role involves setting up stations, preparing ingredients, and applying varied cooking methods to meats, vegetables, and other foods while delivering friendly guest service.

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.
• Proven knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and 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 sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by weighing, chopping and portioning food items.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation throughout operations.
• Prepares production records and maintains schedules.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety certification

Basic math

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food following standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks, ensuring equipment and workstations are properly used and maintained.

The role involves setting up stations, preparing ingredients, and applying varied cooking methods to meats, vegetables, and other foods while delivering friendly guest service.