Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Missouri seeks a Lead Cook to lead kitchen operations, prepare meals per standardized recipes, and supervise staff while ensuring safety and sanitation.

You will manage production, set up stations, and coordinate with supervisors to maintain quality and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have strong food safety certification, supervisory experience, and the ability to work independently. The role may involve lifting and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping food items.
• Safely uses all food utensils and operates kitchen equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats and vegetables.
• Maintains clean and sanitized work areas and proper food storage.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Supervisory experience

Job description

Aramark in Missouri seeks a Lead Cook to lead kitchen operations, prepare meals per standardized recipes, and supervise staff while ensuring safety and sanitation.

You will manage production, set up stations, and coordinate with supervisors to maintain quality and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have strong food safety certification, supervisory experience, and the ability to work independently. The role may involve lifting and standing for long periods.