Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff and delegate responsibilities, with duties varying by location.

The role requires experience as a cook or related role, ability to work independently, and strong knowledge of food safety standards. You will use knives and kitchen equipment, operate ovens and grills, and ensure quality meals for guests.

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.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.

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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking experience

Independent work

Math skills

Communication skills

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety and sanitation procedures. You may supervise staff and delegate responsibilities, with duties varying by location.

The role requires experience as a cook or related role, ability to work independently, and strong knowledge of food safety standards. You will use knives and kitchen equipment, operate ovens and grills, and ensure quality meals for guests.