Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standardized recipes and guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation standards.

The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and adjusting work according to client requirements. The ideal candidate has prior cook or related supervisory experience, strong knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a related role
• Experience as a cook or related role required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and safety regulations
• Food safety certification required
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks
• Trains staff on safety, sanitation, cooking methods and procedures
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping
• Safely uses food utensils and equipment
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment
• Cooks meats, vegetables and other foods using various methods
• Garnishes and portions food according to guidelines
• Stores food properly per safety policies
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude
• Adheres to safety policies and protects company assets
• Develops production schedules and may prepare records

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standardized recipes and guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation standards.

The role may involve supervising staff, delegating tasks, and adjusting work according to client requirements. The ideal candidate has prior cook or related supervisory experience, strong knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.