Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Corporation; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standardized recipes and guidelines while upholding food safety standards. The role includes safely handling knives and operating grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers, with possible supervision of staff.

Responsibilities may vary by location to meet client requirements and business needs. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), with paid time off and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred
• Experience as a cook or related role required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper handling, sanitation, and storage
• 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
• 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

Independence

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standardized recipes and guidelines while upholding food safety standards. The role includes safely handling knives and operating grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers, with possible supervision of staff.

Responsibilities may vary by location to meet client requirements and business needs. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), with paid time off and disability coverage.