Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Lakeway (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Lead Cook position seeks an experienced culinary professional to cook using standard recipes and production guidelines. The role may supervise staff and delegates duties while adhering to food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.

Candidates should have prior cooking experience, be able to work independently with limited supervision, and demonstrate clear interpersonal and written communication skills. Training, scheduling, and ensuring quality are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on duties, food safety, sanitation and cooking methods.
• Cook and prepare food following guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, slicing, and chopping.
• Safely uses knives and food utensils.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Cook using various methods to prepare meats, vegetables and more.
• Arrange, garnish and portion food per guidelines.
• Store food according to safety policies; clean and sanitize areas.
• Maintain excellent customer service and assist guests and clients.
• Follow Aramark safety policies and protect company assets.
• Produce and maintain production records and schedules.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook/food preparation

Food safety knowledge

Independent work

Math/counting

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Lead Cook position seeks an experienced culinary professional to cook using standard recipes and production guidelines. The role may supervise staff and delegates duties while adhering to food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.

Candidates should have prior cooking experience, be able to work independently with limited supervision, and demonstrate clear interpersonal and written communication skills. Training, scheduling, and ensuring quality are part of the responsibilities.