Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Lakeway (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and coordinating tasks to meet client needs.

Ideal candidates will have cook-related experience, a solid understanding of food safety regulations, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and maintaining high standards of quality and service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation and cooking methods.
• 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 and supervises task completion.
• Trains staff on job duties, food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Garnishes and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food following food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook role experience

Food safety

Independent work

Math basics

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and coordinating tasks to meet client needs.

Ideal candidates will have cook-related experience, a solid understanding of food safety regulations, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and maintaining high standards of quality and service.