Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to recipes and guidelines while upholding safety and sanitation standards. You will supervise staff, set up workstations, and manage ingredients and equipment to ensure efficient service.

The ideal candidate has prior cook and supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This on-site role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Solid knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.

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

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to recipes and guidelines while upholding safety and sanitation standards. You will supervise staff, set up workstations, and manage ingredients and equipment to ensure efficient service.

The ideal candidate has prior cook and supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This on-site role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.