Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines, while maintaining food safety and sanitation. This role may supervise staff and delegate tasks as needed, with responsibilities varying by location to meet client requirements and business needs.

The Lead Cook will safely handle knives and operate grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, and other equipment, set up stations, measure ingredients, and ensure dishes are prepared to spec.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, various 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.
• At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Math & counting skills

Interpersonal communication

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines, while maintaining food safety and sanitation. This role may supervise staff and delegate tasks as needed, with responsibilities varying by location to meet client requirements and business needs.

The Lead Cook will safely handle knives and operate grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, and other equipment, set up stations, measure ingredients, and ensure dishes are prepared to spec.