Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Lakeway (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Lakeway, TX to prepare food per standard recipes and guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation policies. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

The role emphasizes safe knife handling, equipment operation, and consistent quality. Prior cooking experience and a food safety certification are required, with a focus on teamwork and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a kitchen preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Strong math and counting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on duties and food safety procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses knives and food utensils.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses diverse cooking methods.
• Garnishes and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and ensures asset security.
• Produces and maintains schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Food safety awareness

Communication skills

Mathematical ability

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Knives

Grills

Ovens

Broilers

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Lakeway, TX to prepare food per standard recipes and guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation policies. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

The role emphasizes safe knife handling, equipment operation, and consistent quality. Prior cooking experience and a food safety certification are required, with a focus on teamwork and guest satisfaction.