Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Indianapolis (IN); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aramark Indianapolis is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and supervise food production according to recipes and guidelines, while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. You will manage a workstation, train staff, and ensure equipment and supplies are ready for service.

The role requires previous cooking and supervisory experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently to meet client requirements. Physical duties and kitchen safety are part of the job.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Supervisory experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Independent work

Ausbildung

Food safety certification

Jobbeschreibung

Aramark Indianapolis is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and supervise food production according to recipes and guidelines, while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. You will manage a workstation, train staff, and ensure equipment and supplies are ready for service.

The role requires previous cooking and supervisory experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently to meet client requirements. Physical duties and kitchen safety are part of the job.