Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Corporation; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to recipes and guidelines, ensuring safety and quality. You will supervise staff, train on food safety, and manage kitchen operations to meet client needs and uphold standards.

The role requires strong cooking skills, attention to detail, and effective communication to support a safe and efficient kitchen environment in a client-focused setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedules and supervises daily work activities and tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on duties and safety practices.
• Cooks and prepares food per production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by weighing, chopping, and measuring.
• Safely uses utensils and operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods.
• Presents and portions food following guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent guest service with a positive attitude.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and protects company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to recipes and guidelines, ensuring safety and quality. You will supervise staff, train on food safety, and manage kitchen operations to meet client needs and uphold standards.

The role requires strong cooking skills, attention to detail, and effective communication to support a safe and efficient kitchen environment in a client-focused setting.