Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark in New York is seeking a Lead Cook to cook and prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks, and may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

The position requires operating grills, ovens, and other equipment, with a focus on consistent quality and safe practices.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of food preparation and sanitation.
• Food safety certification required.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervision

Food safety

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in New York is seeking a Lead Cook to cook and prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks, and may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

The position requires operating grills, ovens, and other equipment, with a focus on consistent quality and safe practices.