Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Paducah, KY is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. You will safely handle knives and equipment and may supervise staff.

The role involves setting up stations, preparing ingredients, cooking with various methods, and maintaining clean work areas. Strong knowledge of food safety and ability to work with limited supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• 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 and guides staff on job duties and safety procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by weighing, chopping, and peeling.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Cooks using various methods (bakes, roasts, broils, steam).
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies; cleans and sanitizes areas.
• Maintains excellent customer service with guests and coworkers.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and ensures asset security.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Job description

Aramark in Paducah, KY is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. You will safely handle knives and equipment and may supervise staff.

The role involves setting up stations, preparing ingredients, cooking with various methods, and maintaining clean work areas. Strong knowledge of food safety and ability to work with limited supervision are essential.