Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Houston, TX is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare foods per recipes and production guidelines while upholding safety standards.

The role may supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, and ensure quality and efficiency in food preparation and service. Strong attention to safety, sanitation, and customer service is required. You will work in a fast-paced environment, following client requirements and Aramark policies.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation methods and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises completion of tasks.
• Trains staff on job duties, food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• 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 per guidelines.
• Stores food following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service attitude.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark in Houston, TX is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare foods per recipes and production guidelines while upholding safety standards.

The role may supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, and ensure quality and efficiency in food preparation and service. Strong attention to safety, sanitation, and customer service is required. You will work in a fast-paced environment, following client requirements and Aramark policies.